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University of Alaska Fairbanks

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Acceptance Rate 76 %
SAT Average 1,155
Tuition & Fees $21,312
($7,176)
Student Population 7,404
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,529

Academic Overview

University of Alaska Fairbanks Campus, Fairbanks, AK
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a public, 4 or more years institute located in Fairbanks, Alaska. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2021 tuition & fees are $7,176 for Alaska residents and $21,312 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 7,404 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 76% and the graduation rate is 35% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of Alaska Fairbanks varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $45,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2021 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2020-2021, tuition and fees of University of Alaska Fairbanks are $7,176 for Alaska residents and $21,312 for non-residents. For graduate schools, its 2021 tuition and fees are $12,154 for in-state students and $23,813 for out-of-state students.
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University of Alaska Fairbanks 2021 Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,176$21,312
Graduate$12,154$23,813
[Chart] 2020-2021 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2021 key academic statistics at UAF. The acceptance rate of UAF is 76% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 65%. The average graduation rate is 35% and the transfer-out rate is 19%. The average received amount of financial aid is $6,529 and 45% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 7,404 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
[Chart] Academic Statistics
Acceptance Rate for University of Alaska Fairbanks is 76 %.
Graduation Rate for University of Alaska Fairbanks is 35 %
Transfer-out Rate for University of Alaska Fairbanks is 19 %
Retention Rate for University of Alaska Fairbanks is 73 %
Student Population for University of Alaska Fairbanks is 7,404
Student to Faculty Rate for University of Alaska Fairbanks is 11 %
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,529 at University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Offered Degrees

UAF offers 196 major programs through online and on-site education where 54 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Less than one year certificate208
One but less than two years certificate279
Associate's Degree2410
Bachelor's Degree5413
Post Bachelor's Degree83
Master's Degree439
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship202

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Alaska Fairbanks offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:1,423)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,730)

Veterans Benefits

University of Alaska Fairbanks has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔

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