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University of Alaska Southeast

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 380
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 56%
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 30%

Located in Juneau, Alaska, University of Alaska Southeast 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 Southeast 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 9-to-1, University of Alaska Southeast emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of Alaska Southeast 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 retention rate of students at University of Alaska Southeast is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Alaska is 67%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of Alaska Southeast do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

56.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,960

Cost of attendance at University of Alaska Southeast 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

$21,096

Cost of attendance at University of Alaska Southeast 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, 83 of freshman students at University of Alaska Southeast received on average $8,360 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.

$8,360
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 35 33% $4,540 $158,891
Other Federal Grant 51 49% $3,762 $191,885
State Grant/Scholarships 62 59% $5,990 $371,366
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 56 53% $2,929 $164,048
Total Grant & Scholarships 87 83% $8,360 $727,299

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Alaska Southeast 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 Southeast students is 30.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 29.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.1%.

30.3%

  • asian 75.0% 3 students
  • white 37.3% 22 students
  • unknown 32.6% 15 students
  • Mixed Race 16.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

University of Alaska Southeast 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 Southeast 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
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

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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