Campus Vibe
Urban
Known for business — excellent value
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a public institution in Fairbanks with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A mid-sized campus of 4K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
32% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,866 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,634.
Established
1917
Motto
Ad summum
Mascot
Nook
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Patriot Rifle Conference
Division
Division I
Campus Visits
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
4,027Students
12:1Student:Faculty
32%Grad Rate
$48,866Earnings 10yr
$9,634Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
University of Alaska Fairbanks Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$8,640
Tuition (out-of-state)$22,752
Room & Board$10,450
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$21,182
Average Net Price$9,634
Median Debt at Graduation$20,291
Monthly Payment (10yr)$215
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$7,494
$30–48K$8,206
$48–75K$9,719
$75–110K$13,515
$110K+$16,203
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$9,634
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
8200.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,283
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
31
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (206)
Student Body
Undergrads
4,027
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%
Race & Ethnicity
White 53%
Black 3%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 3%
Two+ 11%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate32.0%
Freshman Retention72.1%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$40,746
8 Years$46,319
10 Years$48,866
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$35,700
Men
$57,800
Rankings
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Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
135Very High
Estimated from AK state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Seattlepop. 740K
1521 mi(2636 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
1641 mi(2844 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
2136 mi(3702 min)