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Ranks 935th overall and 3rd in Alaska

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Anchorage, AK 99508-8046

Surrounding communityLarge city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000)
Total Population33,897 (33,897 urban / N/A rural)
Households12,376 (2.62 people per house)
Families7,704 (3.21 people per family)
Pop. — African American3,839
Pop. — Asian3,024
Pop. — Pacific Islander1,051
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native5,586
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)21,842
Pop. — Other1,574
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate comprehensive
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingLarge four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringPost-master's certificate
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionYes

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force YesNo / No / Yes
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Alaska Anchorage?

Ranks 1263rd for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $4,080 $4,080 $13,050
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $642 $642 $642
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $136 $136 $435
FT Graduate Tuition $6,888 $6,888 $14,064
FT Graduate Required Fees $698 $698 $698
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $287 $287 $586
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $14,939 $14,939 $23,909
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $18,087 $18,087 $27,057
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $8,679 $8,679 $17,649

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $3,794 trend  $4,477 $3,794 trend  $4,477 $10,890 trend  $13,447
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $986 trend  $1,048
On-Campus – Room & Board $6,930 trend  $7,500
On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,800 trend  $1,914
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $8,852 trend  $9,408
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,967 trend  $3,154
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,967 trend  $3,154

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$40
Graduate Application Fee$45
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 3,377 (1,451 male / 1,926 female)
Admitted 2,414 (1,008 male / 1,406 female)
Admission rate 71%
First-time Enrollment 1,686 (710 male / 976 female)
FT Enrollment 1,345 (568 male / 777 female)
PT Enrollment 341 (142 male / 199 female)
Total Enrollment16,163

Admission Criteria

What criteria does University of Alaska Anchorage use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRecommended / Recommended / Required
College Prep. CompletionN/A
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresRecommended
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does University of Alaska Anchorage accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceNo
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Great Northwest Athletic Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Great Northwest Athletic Conference

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 842nd for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 21%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 23
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 24
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 24

SAT Test Admission

Ranks 693rd for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting SAT results 44%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 580
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 570
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 880 / 1150

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareYes
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
Dorm Capacity956
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$4,700
Board Fee$2,800

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

University of Alaska Anchorage Ranks 458th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $2,941 227 pie   18%
State & Local Grant Aid N/A N/A pie   0%
Institutional Grant Aid $2,765 319 pie   26%
Student Loan Aid $7,252 424 pie   34%
Any financial aid type   717 pie   58%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at University of Alaska Anchorage?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
183247430
Black Non-Hispanic
255371626
Hispanic
267431698
Asian / Pacific Islander
372590962
American Indian / Alaskan Native
5319701,501
White Non-Hispanic
4,4596,68111,140
Race Unknown
322484806
Total 6,389 9,774 16,163

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at University of Alaska Anchorage?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
16925
Black Non-Hispanic
261844
Hispanic
172138
Asian / Pacific Islander
242751
American Indian / Alaskan Native
4875123
White Non-Hispanic
300380680
Race Unknown
252954
Total 456 559 1,015

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Alaska Anchorage.

  Men Women Total
20 193 213
36 124 160
42 47 89
18 70 88
64 16 80

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 3 1 4 4 3 45 1 61
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 2 2
Adult and Continuing Education Administration 1 1 3 5
Air Traffic Controller 2 6 1 68 3 80
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 1 1 6 8
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Anthropology 2 2 9 1 14
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 1 10 11
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician 1 2 12 15
Art/Art Studies, General 1 11 1 13
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 5 5
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 2 2 2 1 24 3 34
Biological and Physical Sciences 2 2 15 19
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 1 1 2 24 1 30
Business Administration and Management, General 7 2 6 5 8 57 4 89
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 1 1 3 17 22
Business/Corporate Communications
Chemical Physics 1 1
Chemistry, General 1 1
Child Care Provider/Assistant 1 1 15 17
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering, General 1 1 4 5 17 1 29
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1 1 2 6 10
Clinical Psychology 1 2 1 4 8
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 2 1 1 4
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 2 2 11 1 16
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Computer Programming, Specific Applications 3 3
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 1 2 3
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology 2 2
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 1 6 8
Construction Management 1 1 2
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 3 2 2 31 38
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 1 3 5
Creative Writing 2 7 1 10
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 1 18 1 20
Dental Assisting/Assistant 1 3 2 1 12 19
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 2 11 13
Design and Applied Arts, Other 3 3
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 1 1 2 4
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 1 5 6
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 5 5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2 2
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2 5 7
Economics, General 2 10 12
Education, General 2 2 3 1 55 4 67
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 5 1 1 52 3 62
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD 7 7
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching 1 2 47 1 51
Engineering, Other 3 17 1 21
Engineering/Industrial Management 1 2 3
English Language and Literature, General 1 2 1 2 41 47
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1 4 5
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 2 2
Finance, General 4 1 2 17 24
Fire Protection, Other 1 2 3
Fire Science/Fire-fighting 1 1 2
Fire Services Administration 8 8
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 1 1 1 1 3 17 1 25
Geotechnical Engineering 6 6
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 6 6
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) 3 3
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician 2 6 8
History, General 3 2 2 33 1 41
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 1 2 17 5 25
Institutional Food Workers
Instrumentation Technology/Technician 1 6 7
Journalism 6 2 1 36 45
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 4 4
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 7 7
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1 11 10 5 16 117 160
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert 1 2 1 1 1 10 16
Logistics and Materials Management 3 1 4 8
Management Information Systems, General 1 1 1 2 2 23 1 31
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 1 2 4 9
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Mathematics, General 1 1 1 10 13
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 1 1
Medical/Clinical Assistant 2 1 23 26
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1 2 3
Music Teacher Education 7 7
Music, General 1 3 4
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 3 9 8 16 169 6 213
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 1 1 6 8
Office Management and Supervision
Operations Management and Supervision 8 8
Petroleum Technology/Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Philosophy 1 1 5 7
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Political Science and Government, General 6 1 7
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 10 2 3 8 64 1 88
Psychology, General 1 4 6 1 7 36 7 62
Public Administration 1 1 11 13
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 1 5 1 7
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 2 1 1 1 16 21
Reading Teacher Education
Real Estate
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 2 8 10
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Work 2 5 40 2 49
Sociology 1 1 2 3 12 1 20
Special Education and Teaching, General 1 1 15 17
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other 2 13 15
Superintendency and Educational System Administration 2 8 10
Surveying Technology/Surveying 7 7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 1 20 21
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 2 2
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 1 4 5
Welding Technology/Welder 3 3
Total 50 76 69 82 127 1,548 54 2,006

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

University of Alaska Anchorage Ranks 871st for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $62,826 ($68,788 male / $56,573 female)
Number of FT Faculty 461 (236 male / 225 female)
Number of PT Faculty 628
FT Faculty Ratio 0.7 : 1
Total Benefits $11,427,779
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University of Alaska Anchorage Summary

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University of Alaska Anchorage is the largest member of the University of Alaska System, with more than 17,000 students, 14,000 of whom attend classes at the main Anchorage campus. UAA comprises eight colleges and schools: The College of Education, College of Health and Social Welfare, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Public Policy, the Community and Technical College, School of Engineering, School of Nursing and School of Social Work. UAA’s student housing comprises nearly 1,000 students: The aviation department at UAA has been growing at a high rate over the last several years and is becoming one of the premier aviation schools in the nation. UAA offers associate of applied science and bachelor of science degrees in: Certificates and associate of applied science degree are also offered in: UAA Aviation Technology division is part of Center of Excellence for General Aviation (CGAR) which is a collaborative research effort between very prominent universities.

University of Alaska Anchorage Academics

The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. In addition, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling and Veterans Counselor can help. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. University of Alaska Anchorage is unique in its study options. Specifically, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Visiting/Exchange Student Program.

The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at University of Alaska Anchorage.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
Biology
Social Sciences:
Anthropology, Economics, Political Science/Government, Sociology
Popular majors:
forty percent liberal arts, twenty-three percent health professions, thirteen percent engineering technologies, eight percent business per marketing, eight percent construction trades, twenty-one percent business per marketing, seventeen percent health professions, twelve percent social sciences, eight percent psychology, seven percent security and protective services, six percent english, five percent biology, five percent communications per journalism
Business, Management, & Marketing:
Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, Finance/Banking, Hospitality Administration/Management, Information Processing/Data Entry, Logistics/Materials Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, Office Clerical Services
Health and Clinical Sciences:
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology, Dental Assistance, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Technology, Medical Assistance, Nursing (RN)
Physical Sciences:
Chemistry
Foreign Language and Literature:
Foreign Language & Literature – General, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
History:
History – General
Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
Biological/Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences
Communications & Journalism:
Journalism
Mathematics:
Mathematics – General
Computer Science:
Computer Programming – Specific Applications, Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Information Sciences/Systems
School of Visual and Performing Arts:
Art – General, Arts – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General, Music – General Performance
Security and Protective Services:
Fire Services Administration
Education:
Elementary Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education
English Language and Literature:
English
Public Administration and Service:
Human Services, Social Work
Psychology:
Psychology – General
Personal and Culinary Services:
Culinary Arts/Related Services

Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of May. Notwithstanding, for non-international students, tutition fees are $11,354 Room & Board (on-campus) $6,730 Additional estimated expenses $1,194 Costs per credit hour $363 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. Other additional expenses amounted to $1,194 Costs per credit hour $363 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $363 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. Furthermore, for international students, the application fee is 45.

University of Alaska Anchorage Admissions

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Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 74%. Remember that this can change at any time. This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, even so did not report the exact number of transfer students.

The regular application is due the 1st of August. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of April. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 1st of August. In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 29th of March. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 1st of April. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of May. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of August and

University of Alaska Anchorage Financial Aid

Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics and Athletics. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Leadership, Minority Status and State/District Residency.

University of Alaska Anchorage Students

The university is a Public, University, Four-year, Coed, where 74 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. Moreover, the student body consists of ninety-four percent in-state students, six percent out-of-state students, thirteen percent american indian per alaskan native, eight percent asian per pacific islander, four percent black per non-hispanic, four percent hispanic, sixty-four percent white per non-hispanic, three percent non-resident alien, four percent race per ethnicity unreported, twelve percent in top 10th of graduating class, thirty-two percent in top quarter of graduating class and sixty percent in top half of graduating class. The school’s size is approximately eleven thousand, three hundred and ninety-eight degree-seeking undergrads. Again, it is part of an Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Commuter campus. University of Alaska Anchorage offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

Again, the university has many unique facilites such as environment and natural resources institute, film library, center for international business, center for alcohol and addiction studies, center for high latitude health research, institute for circumpolar health, institute for social and economic research. This school features the Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Commuter campus. Clearly, the school is located 3 miles from downtown.

University of Alaska Anchorage Athletics

The following sports can be found here:

  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
  • Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_indoor
  • Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_outdoor
  • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
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