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University of Alaska Anchorage

University of Alaska Anchorage is a medium, public institution located in Anchorage, ak. Founded in 1954, University of Alaska Anchorage offers undergraduate degrees in 171 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 6,778 undergraduates
cost $7,508 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Alaska Anchorage? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 65.3%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.1
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
65 days away FAFSA® deadline

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August
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Alaska Anchorage is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Engineering and Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Accounting and Related Services
Public Health

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,508
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,662
Books & supplies $600
Other expenses $8,022
Cost of attendance* $28,792
Average financial aid package $12,168
Estimated cost $16,624 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,635
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,662
Books & supplies $600
Other expenses $8,022
Cost of attendance* $42,919
Average financial aid package $12,168
Estimated cost $30,751 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Alaska Anchorage has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,778, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

10,848

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
46%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
12%
Native American %
5%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
13%
Unknown %
10%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Alaska Anchorage, students love their Accounting Club. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508
phone 907-786-1800
address www.uaa.alaska.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Accounting club

African-american students association

Association of latin-american spanish students

Inter-varsity christian fellowship

Student nurses association

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Alaska Anchorage to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Alaska Anchorage?

University of Alaska Anchorage is located in Anchorage, ak.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Alaska Anchorage? 

The acceptance rate for University of Alaska Anchorage is 65%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Alaska Anchorage?

The average high school GPA for University of Alaska Anchorage students was 3.1.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Alaska Anchorage?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Alaska Anchorage including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $115,168.

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