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University of Alaska Fairbanks

University of Alaska Fairbanks is a medium, public institution located in Fairbanks, ak. Founded in 1917, University of Alaska Fairbanks offers undergraduate degrees in 206 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 4,010 undergraduates
cost $9,612 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Alaska Fairbanks? Here’s what we know about who has! Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate N/A
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.46
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
62 days away FAFSA® deadline

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June
15
47 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Alaska Fairbanks 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
Business and Management
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Military and Protective Services
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Biology, General
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Homeland Security

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,612
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,650
Books & supplies $2,000
Other expenses $2,650
Cost of attendance* $24,912
Average financial aid package $10,793
Estimated cost $14,119 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $26,073
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,650
Books & supplies $2,000
Other expenses $2,650
Cost of attendance* $41,373
Average financial aid package $10,793
Estimated cost $30,580 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 Fairbanks has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,010, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

6,710

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
43%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
11%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
9%
Unknown %
23%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Alaska Fairbanks, students love their Chi Alpha, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1731 South Chandalar Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99775
phone 907-474-7434
address www.uaf.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Chi alpha

Yoga club

Aurora aerial arts

Festival of native arts

Gender and sexuality alliance

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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 Fairbanks to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Alaska Fairbanks?

University of Alaska Fairbanks is located in Fairbanks, ak.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Alaska Fairbanks? 

The acceptance rate for University of Alaska Fairbanks is N/A.

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

The average high school GPA for University of Alaska Fairbanks students was 3.46.

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

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Alaska Fairbanks including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $99,648.

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