University of Alaska Anchorage

#3 in Alaska

4-years Public College In Anchorage, AK

University of Alaska Anchorage (referred to as UAA) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Anchorage, AK. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Alaska Anchorage is $7,566 for Alaska residents and $21,693 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 10,464 and student to faculty ratio is 9.09% (11 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of Alaska Anchorage is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$7,566 (Alaska Residents) $21,693 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate65.32%
Student Population10,464
Graduation Rate29%
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
University of Alaska Anchorage is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (12/1/1974 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Alaska Anchorage is $7,566 for Alaska residents and $21,693 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at University of Alaska Anchorage is $10,587 for Alaska residents and $21,182 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. University of Alaska Anchorage offers the alternative tuition plans. 52 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,993 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of Alaska Anchorage is 65.32% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 40.98%. University of Alaska Anchorage accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 10,464 students are attending at University of Alaska Anchorage (9,925 undergraduate students). There are 411 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 431 part-time faculty working for University of Alaska Anchorage. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,299 (full-time) and 671 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of Alaska Anchorage is 29% and transfer-out rate is 18%. The retention rate is 66% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of Alaska Anchorage offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. University of Alaska Anchorage offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On University of Alaska Anchorage campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of Alaska Anchorage
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers