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University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 996
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 69%
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 30%

Located in Anchorage, Alaska, UAA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Alaska Anchorage is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, UAA emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at UAA is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Alaska state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 69% at UAA suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

69%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,622

Cost of attendance at University of Alaska Anchorage in 2022 for students from Alaska.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alaska's average $6,903
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,228

Cost of attendance at University of Alaska Anchorage in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alaska's average $18,122
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at University of Alaska Anchorage received on average $7,523 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,523
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 210 29% $4,541 $953,564
Other Federal Grant 232 32% $5,494 $1,274,633
State Grant/Scholarships 448 62% $4,524 $2,026,898
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 275 38% $3,943 $1,084,322
Total Grant & Scholarships 583 80% $7,523 $4,385,853

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Alaska Anchorage students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Alaska Anchorage students is 30.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.3%.

30.5%

  • asian 32.1% 51 students
  • African American 11.8% 4 students
  • white 36.1% 242 students
  • unknown 28.3% 17 students
  • hawaiian 11.8% 2 students
  • hispanic 29.2% 26 students
  • International Students 58.3% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 27.9% 46 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Great Northwest Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Alaska Anchorage provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Alaska Anchorage offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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