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University of Alaska Anchorage

UAA

Anchorage, Alaska 99508

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

University of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution in Anchorage with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A mid-sized campus of 6.9K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

29% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,871 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,780.

Established
1954
Motto
Ad summum
Mascot
Spirit
Type
Public university
Conference
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Division
Division I

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67%Acceptance
SAT Avg
6,916Students
12:1Student:Faculty
29%Grad Rate
$51,871Earnings 10yr
$13,780Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Alaska Anchorage Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

66.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,566
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,693
Room & Board$12,412
Books & Supplies$720
Total Cost of Attendance$21,848
Average Net Price$13,780
Median Debt at Graduation$20,210
Monthly Payment (10yr)$214

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,436
$30–48K$11,993
$48–75K$13,543
$75–110K$18,947
$110K+$19,563

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,780

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

85.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,231

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

52

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (171)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,916
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Black 4%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 13%
Two+ 12%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate28.9%
Freshman Retention71.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,313
8 Years$45,334
10 Years$51,871

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,000
Men
$62,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#78
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#376

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Seawolves

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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