University of Alaska Fairbanks

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About University of Alaska Fairbanks

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a medium-sized public university located on a campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,704, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The university offers 49 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 33%, and a student-faculty ratio of 6:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,670, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $25,650.

Fairbanks, AK

$8,670

Avg in-state
tuition

$25,650

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

70%

Acceptance Rate

72.1%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

33%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresRequired

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile18-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1090-1290

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

7k

Students enrolled

76%

Online student enrollment

6:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

32%

Unknown

3%

Black

2%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

6%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

8%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

13% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

13%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

71

Total Online Enrollment

5,088

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

66% On-campus

34% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold40% online

AssociateCheck Bold40% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold33% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold57% online

Master'sCheck Bold27% online

DoctorateCheck Bold10% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

99%

State Grant Aid

58%

Institution Grant Aid

68%

Pell Grant

13%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$2,131
State Grant Aid$5,486
Institution Grant Aid$4,929
Pell Grant Aid$3,929

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debtafter graduation

$37k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Basketball
  • Ice Hockey
  • Rifle
  • Skiing
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7Engineering.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History.
13Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
14Mathematics And Statistics.
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
16Natural Resources And Conservation.
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
18Physical Sciences.
19Psychology.
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
21Social Sciences.
22Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.