University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Anchorage

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

The University of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution in the city of Anchorage. The campus is surrounded by lakes, ponds, and mountains, but has a trail system that  connects the university to midtown Anchorage. Top fields of study include, health, engineering, social sciences, and business. It is home to several research centers, including the Alaska Natural Heritage Program, Environment and Natural Resources Institute, and Montgomery Dickson Center for Japanese Language and Culture.

Acceptance Rate:
67%
Average Net Price:
$12,995
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.1
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1142

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$12,995
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$7,738
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$21,322
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$14,216
Books and Supplies
$1056
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$11,436
$30k - $48k
$11,993
$48k - $75k
$13,543
$75k - $110k
$18,947
$110k+
$19,563
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
62%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,545
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,148
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,515

 

Students receiving state aid
46%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4295
Students receiving federal aid
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,148
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$30,717,510
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$8,431,041

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
20%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,484
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$196
Students receiving federal loans
20%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,089
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,170

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
67%
Acceptance Rate
4277
Students Applied
75%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
623
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 15
Spring Regular DecisionNovember 15
OtherMay 1
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
92%
Out-Of-State Students
9%
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1142
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
510
75th
610
Reading
25th
510
75th
620
3.1
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
16%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
25%
2.00 - 2.49
12%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
12
Top 25%
30
Top 50%
58
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
102
$30k - $48k
63
$48k - $75k
57
$75k - $110k
27
$110k+
39

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 907-786-1480
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
10,796
Total Number of Undergrads
10,162
0
100
15%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
32%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
59%
20-39 Students
33%
40-99 Students
6%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
96

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
40%
60%
Residency
In-State Students
92%
Out-Of-State Students
9%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
1
Countries Represented
2
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
10%
Hispanic
9%
Native American
5%
White
45%
Multiracial
10%
Unknown
17%
Percent of First Generation Students
39%
Student Organizations
4
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
11%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Seawolves
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
122
Total Female Athletes
111
Intramural Sports
10
Sports Club
6
Sports Team (Men)
  • Basketball
  • Ice Hockey
  • Skiing-Snowboarding
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Gymnastics
  • Skiing-Snowboarding
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
University of Alaska Anchorage Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,200
Top 5 Cities
Anchorage
Seattle
Portland
Phoenix
Denver
Top 5 Employers
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage School District
State of Alaska
United States Air Force
GCI General Communication, Inc.
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Education
Healthcare Services
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,000
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$196

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Rachel's Review

from Eagle River, AK

I would rate the University of Alaska Anchorage overall as a 7 out of 10. The campus provides a friendly environment where everybody is supportive of their fellow students. Certain programs are better...

E. Anchorage, AK's Review

I sure am hoping to learn alot. This school has a strong PSY and PS dept. ...

Mai's Review

from Anchorage, AK

University of Alaska Anchorage is so cool! The students and instructors are really nice and friendly. Plus the view is beautiful. It consist of trees, plants and flowers, and sometimes you will see bi...