University of Alaska Anchorage

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Anchorage, AK

$7,224

Avg in-state tuition

$23,072

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Alaska Anchorage

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of Alaska Anchorage is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Anchorage, Alaska. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,323, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The university offers 57 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 30%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,224, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $23,072.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

77% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

30% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Considered (not required)

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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12k

Students enrolled

95%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

51%

Unknown

11%

Two or more races

10%

Hispanic

8%

Asian

7%

American Indian/Alaska Native

5%

Black

3%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Female student population

62%

Socio-economic diversity

37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

30

Total Online Enrollment

11,385

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

81% On-campus

19% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 31% online

Associate Check Bold 18% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 4% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 27% online

Master's Check Bold 38% online

Doctorate Check Bold 50% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $7,224 $23,072
Graduate $10,773 $22,659

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,320
On-campus room and board $12,662
On-campus other expenses $7,000
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,868
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $8,486
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $8,486

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $28,206 $44,054
Off-campus without family $26,898 $42,746
Off-campus with family $17,030 $32,878

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

39%

State Grant Aid

51%

Institution Grant Aid

24%

Pell Grant

37%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,490
State Grant Aid $4,279
Institution Grant Aid $4,369
Pell Grant Aid $4,107

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debt after graduation

$42k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Skiing
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Skiing

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

7

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

8

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

9

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

10

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

11

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

12

History

BA

MA

DOC

13

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

14

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

15

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

16

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

17

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

18

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

19

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

20

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

21

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

22

Science Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

23

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

24

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

25

Transportation And Materials Moving

BA

MA

DOC

26

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.