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University of Alaska Anchorage

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Anchorage, Alaska

About University of Alaska Anchorage

University of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution offering graduate degrees based in Anchorage, Alaska. It enrolls 7,212 students (a large student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: uaa.alaska.edu

Acceptance: —
Graduation: 23%
Net Price: $15,301
Median Earnings (10yr): $51,871
Enrollment: 7,212
Student : Faculty: 12:1

Accreditor Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Good

62/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online

Outcomes 48

Value 53

Affordability 28

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for University of Alaska Anchorage.

Acceptance Rate

—

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether University of Alaska Anchorage is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Getting more selective ↓ 16.4 pts since 2019

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending University of Alaska Anchorage isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $15,301 per year. That's below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$15,301

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

18%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

14%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $7,738
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $21,322
Room & Board (on-campus): $14,216
Room & Board (off-campus): $17,882
Books & Supplies: $1,056
Other Expenses (on-campus): $7,362
Other Expenses (off-campus): $10,748
Total Cost of Attendance: $24,096

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$11,582
$30,001 – $48,000

$13,401
$48,001 – $75,000

$16,662
$75,001 – $110,000

$18,826
Over $110,000

$20,975

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$2,556

10% percentile

$4,750

25% percentile

$20,210

Median percentile

$22,322

75% percentile

$37,491

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $12,888 ↓ $7,322

No Pell $9,500 ↓ $10,710

Dependent students $9,103 ↓ $11,107

Independent students $14,553 ↓ $5,657

Female students $11,250 ↓ $8,960

Male students $11,056 ↓ $9,154

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $9,500, less than completers ($20,210), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

23% of full-time students who enrolled at University of Alaska Anchorage graduate within six years, and 71% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

23%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

71%

Returning for their second year

What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered University of Alaska Anchorage earn a median of $51,871 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$51,871

Earning > $25K

74%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$44,000

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$62,600

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$46,000

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$51,800

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$58,200

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $18,600, about 30% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 11.8 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Excellent. 86% of graduates were paying down at least $1 of principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

University of Alaska Anchorage is home to 7,212 students, a large student community. Some distinctive traits: 39% are first-generation college students, 47% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

7,212

Part-Time

47%

First-Generation

39%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

White 47.7% 3,437

Other 19.3% 1,390

Asian 12.3% 884

Hispanic 12.1% 872

Black 3.8% 271

International 1.7% 122

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at University of Alaska Anchorage. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Large City Anchorage, Alaska

Housing

Limited on-campus housing 996 beds

Adult Learners

42% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NCAA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

What You Can Study

University of Alaska Anchorage offers an extensive catalog of programs: 110 distinct programs across 31 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

19 Programs

Health

Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Health/Medical Preparatory $62K ($43K–$83K)
Public Health $59K ($42K–$79K)

13 Programs

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Accounting $76K ($56K–$97K)

1 Program

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

6 Programs

Public Administration

Social Work $52K ($39K–$64K)
Social Work $52K ($39K–$64K)
Social Work $52K ($39K–$64K)

6 Programs

Engineering

Mechanical Engineering $92K ($78K–$109K)
Civil Engineering $87K ($74K–$101K)
Electrical Engineering $101K ($85K–$122K)

4 Programs

Mechanics & Repair

3 Programs

Interdisciplinary Studies

8 Programs

Engineering Tech

Industrial Production Tech $81K ($61K–$99K)
Quality Control Tech $87K ($66K–$107K)
Quality Control Tech $87K ($66K–$107K)

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of Alaska Anchorage is 12:1, close to the national average.

Student : Faculty

12:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$15,215

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$94M

Modest endowment

Avg Faculty Salary

$89,567

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

413 instructional faculty across 5 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	126	31%	$108,497
Associate Professors	89	22%	$90,746
Assistant Professors	168	41%	$78,267
Instructors	28	7%	$68,286
No Rank	2	0%	$47,828

Pros & Cons of University of Alaska Anchorage

A quick at-a-glance summary of how University of Alaska Anchorage tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Below-average net price
Small classes (low student-faculty ratio)
Solid post-graduation earnings

CONS

Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
Modest first-year retention
Predominantly serves middle- and upper-income families

Best for: Based on the data, University of Alaska Anchorage is a fit for working adults or students needing part-time study options.

Frequently Asked Questions about University of Alaska Anchorage

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about University of Alaska Anchorage.

How much does University of Alaska Anchorage cost?

The average net price after aid at University of Alaska Anchorage is $15,301 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is University of Alaska Anchorage worth it?

Solid return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $51,871 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $15,301 per year. That's roughly 3.4x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is University of Alaska Anchorage known for?

University of Alaska Anchorage is best known for its programs in Liberal Arts, Nursing, Health/Medical Preparatory. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do University of Alaska Anchorage graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering University of Alaska Anchorage are $51,871, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is University of Alaska Anchorage accredited?

Yes. University of Alaska Anchorage is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

How many students attend University of Alaska Anchorage?

University of Alaska Anchorage enrolls 7,212 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at University of Alaska Anchorage?

University of Alaska Anchorage graduates 23% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is University of Alaska Anchorage a public or private college?

University of Alaska Anchorage is a Public institution.

Where is University of Alaska Anchorage located?

University of Alaska Anchorage is located in Anchorage, Alaska.

What programs does University of Alaska Anchorage offer?

University of Alaska Anchorage offers 110 distinct programs. The most popular include Liberal Arts, Nursing, Health/Medical Preparatory.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at University of Alaska Anchorage?

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of Alaska Anchorage is 12:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.