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Information Summary
Ranks 248th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
| Full-time Enrollment | 7,150 |
| Total Enrollment | 16,412 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $45 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Anchorage, AK
| Total Population | 33,897 (33,897 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 12,376 (2.62 people per house) |
| Families | 7,704 (3.21 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 3,839 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3,024 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 1,051 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 5,586 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 21,842 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,574 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate comprehensive |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily nonresidential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Alaska Anchorage?
Ranks 1229th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $3,825 | $3,825 | $12,195 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $541 | $541 | $541 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $128 | $128 | $406 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $6,432 | $6,432 | $13,128 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $593 | $593 | $593 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $268 | $268 | $547 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $14,509 | $14,509 | $22,879 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $17,338 | $17,338 | $25,708 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,212 | $8,212 | $16,582 |
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 | $3,322  $4,136 |
$3,322  $4,136 |
$9,900  $12,506 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $965  $1,017 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,430  $7,500 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,761  $1,856 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,662  $9,126 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,903  $3,059 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,903  $3,059 |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 3,430 (1,555 male / 1,875 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 2,494 (1,119 male / 1,375 female) |
| Admission rate | 73% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,743 (774 male / 969 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,351 (615 male / 736 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 392 (159 male / 233 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of Alaska Anchorage use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / /  |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of Alaska Anchorage accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 627th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 21% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 24 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 25 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 25 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 774th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 44% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 440 / 570 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 440 / 570 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 880 / 1140 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 956 |
| Meals per Week | N/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?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,812 | 210 |  18% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,192 | 246 |  21% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,440 | 326 |  28% |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,313 | 323 |  28% |
| Any financial aid type | 646 |  56% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of Alaska Anchorage?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 174 | 264 | 438 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 237 | 403 | 640 |
Hispanic | 262 | 429 | 691 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 340 | 556 | 896 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 460 | 909 | 1,369 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,550 | 7,091 | 11,641 |
Race Unknown | 316 | 421 | 737 |
| Total | 6,339 | 10,073 | 16,412 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete University of Alaska Anchorage?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $59,758 ($64,235 male / $54,848 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 455 (238 male / 217 female) |
| Total Benefits | $8,774,578 |