University of Alaska Fairbanks

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Fairbanks, AK

$7,301

Avg in-state tuition

$23,319

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Alaska Fairbanks

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 Fairbanks is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,850, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 67%. The university offers 54 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 39%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,301, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $23,319.

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.

67% 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

78% 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

39% 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 Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

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 18-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1050-1270

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

Learn more about how we determine school awards

7k

Students enrolled

90%

Online student enrollment

11:1

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

53%

American Indian/Alaska Native

12%

Unknown

10%

Two or more races

9%

Hispanic

7%

Black

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Female student population

60%

Socio-economic diversity

33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

60

Total Online Enrollment

6,106

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

71% On-campus

29% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 38% online

Associate Check Bold 37% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 24% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 62% online

Master's Check Bold 21% online

Doctorate Check Bold 10% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $7,301 $23,319
Graduate $10,568 $22,227

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 $2,000
On-campus room and board $10,540
On-campus other expenses $2,650
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $12,050
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,250
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,250

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $22,491 $38,509
Off-campus without family $25,601 $41,619
Off-campus with family $13,551 $29,569

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

81%

State Grant Aid

57%

Institution Grant Aid

50%

Pell Grant

33%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $2,419
State Grant Aid $5,514
Institution Grant Aid $5,274
Pell Grant Aid $3,961

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

$37k

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
  • Swimming
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Rifle

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC

8

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

9

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

10

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

11

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC