ACCEPTANCE RATE
66.5%
More selective than 44% of listed universities.
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Public University
University of Alaska Anchorage
The University of Alaska Anchorage is a public four-year institution in Anchorage offering over 100 academic programs. With an acceptance rate of 66.5% and a diverse campus life, UAA prepares students to make an impact in Alaska and beyond.
66.5%ACCEPTANCE
$13,931AVG NET PRICE
28%GRAD RATE
10.8KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
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Anchorage, AKCity: Large
THE SIGNATURE
University of Alaska Anchorage Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
The University of Alaska Anchorage serves as the flagship campus for the University of Alaska system, providing degree and certificate programs closely aligned with regional workforce needs. The institution supports students at every stage of their educational journey through its main campus and a network of community colleges across the state.
UAA maintains a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and offers $47 million in scholarships and grants to help ensure affordability for its student body. The campus fosters a strong sense of community through over 50 clubs and organizations while maintaining an academic environment focused on practical application.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
Founded—
SettingCity: Large
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationNone reported
Athletics—
GETTING IN
Admissions
Applicants may apply as first-year students, transfer students, international students, or military personnel among other categories. The university reported an acceptance rate of 66.5% based on 4,277 applicants for the recent cycle. Prospective students can explore various pathways including dual enrollment programs and postbaccalaureate certificates.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
SAT range is not reported.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Not reportedNo application fee.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$7,566/yr
Out-of-state: $21,693/yr. Alaska residents pay roughly 65% less.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$13,931/yr
▲ 9% since 2020-2145% receive aid
Average aid package $6,244.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
UAA offers more than 100 academic programs designed to meet Alaska's workforce needs while providing a broad range of educational options. The campus features specialized facilities such as science, computer, and career technical labs alongside modern classrooms and an art gallery for student shows.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
6-year graduation rate
28%
▲ 1 pts since 2016
First-year retention
72%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
52
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.15.9%
Business Administration and Management, General.6.8%
Psychology, General.6.1%
Biological and Physical Sciences.4.5%
Public Health, General.4.5%
Social Work.3.4%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
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On-campus beds
996
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Students needing off-campus housing
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Setting
City: Large
IN CONTEXT
University of Alaska Anchorage vs. peer institutions
How University of Alaska Anchorage compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
University of Alaska Anchorage
$13,931
University of Alabama at Birmingham
$17,413
Utah Tech University
$15,488
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$51,871
Compared with earnings for graduates of similar universities.
Working after 10 yrs
80.6%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
73.6%
73.6% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
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