Overview
Originally founded as the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines, the University of Alaska Fairbanks is a public school and flagship campus of the U of A System. The oldest institution of higher-learning in the state, UAF is home to nine colleges and schools granting undergraduate degrees in 113 disciplines. The university also features a number of Alaska Native and Indigenous Programs and is a designated Alaska Native-Serving Institution. In addition to classroom facilities, UAF hosts the University of Alaska Museum of the North and Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center.
Acceptance Rate:
65%
Average Net Price:
$10,778
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1121
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $10,083 |
| 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. | $25,892 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
59%
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. 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.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,102
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,592
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,016
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
47%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5283
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,592
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.
$14,646,279
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$8,309,214
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.
27%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,454
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.
$10,851
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.
$186
Students receiving federal loans
25%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,277
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,497
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
Small city
1402
Students Applied
83%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
370
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | June 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | October 31 | |
| Other | April 30 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
16%
Submitting ACT
12%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1121
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
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
6,640
Total Number of Undergrads
5,638
0
100
26%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
44%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
94
Faculty Overview
0
100
54%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
51
Countries Represented
53
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
40%
Student Organizations
120
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
36%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
17%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Nanooks
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
69
Total Female Athletes
66
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Ice Hockey
- Rifle
- Skiing-Snowboarding
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Rifle
- Skiing-Snowboarding
- Swimming
- Volleyball
University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,100
Top 5 Cities
Anchorage
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Denver
Top 5 Employers
University of Alaska Fairbanks
US Army
State of Alaska
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
BP
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Education
Engineering
Research
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.
$10,851
Loan Default Rate
9%
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.
$186
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