University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) History and Academics

History

The University of Alaska Anchorage began its journey inside of a high school in Alaska as Anchorage Community College. Established in 1954, Anchorage Community College opened using the facilities of Anchorage High School during the evening hours. As time passed and more students enrolled, the community college became Anchorage Senior College. In 1969, the college began to teach upper-division classes to students. Soon after, the college became a four-year institution named University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) in the year 1976. The merging of Anchorage Community College and the rural extension units took place in 1987 to create the present institution.

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Information Summary

Ranks 6th in Alaska and 1743rd overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	68.6
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$27,190
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	14 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	67% / 47%
Enrollment Total (all students)	14,644

Academics

This university has quite a few distinctions. It is the largest school in the University of Alaska System. The university is also the largest post-secondary institution in the state of Alaska. The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities accredits this school. The university currently offers vocational certificates, bachelor

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Admissions

Application Process

First time college students applying for admission to earn a certificate or associate’s degree should adhere to the following requirements: submit an application (use the Associate/Certificate-No College application) and pay the non-refundable application fee and submit a high school diploma, GED test results, or Ability to Benefit certificate (students 18 years of age or older).

First year students who wish to receive admittance to earn a *bachelor

Financial Aid

The financial aid process begins with completing the FAFSA application. This application determines the type of financial aid that student qualifies for and the amount of financial assistance that each student receives. Grants, Federal Work-Study Programs, loans, scholarships, tuition waivers, and veteran

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Students

The university currently has three residential housing units that include North, West, and East Halls. There are two apartment complexes: Templewood Apartments and Main Apartment Complex (MAC). Students may utilize The Commons, which is an area to socialize and gather in the residential complex. Students may enjoy a computer lab, fitness center, dining, and conference rooms.

There are several publications that students may enjoy, including, The Alaska Quarterly, a campus literary magazine; Accolades, a magazine for alumni and friends of the university; Understory, a magazine run by the graduate students in the Creative Writing and Literary Arts; True North, a yearly magazine produced by the Department of Journalism and Public Communication, and Northern Light, a student newspaper.

Several student organizations and groups may interest students. There are two sororities (Alpha Sigma Alpha and Sigma Sigma Sigma) and one fraternity (Sigma Alpha Epsilon). Taking part in student clubs and groups helps students gain the true college experience. A few of the groups include Accounting Club, Campus Christian Movement, Cardinal Newman Club, Bike Club, Culinary Arts Club, Construction Management Club, Hip Hop Club, and Historical Outreach Program.

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Athletics

The Anchorage Seawolves participate in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association, and Western Collegiate Hockey Association. The 11 sports team include men

Additional School Information

This school’s teams were once known as the Sourdoughs. In 1977, the teams adopted the Seawolf instead, as the teams moved to the NCAA Division II level. According to the Tlingit Indian legend, the Seawolf brings luck to its viewers.

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