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Comparing 5 Colleges including University of Alaska Anchorage

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,721 when living on campus and $34,029 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,033 when living on campus and $47,341 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2025 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
University of Alaska Anchorage
$7,738$21,322 $1,056 $21,578 $28,630
University of Alaska Fairbanks
$10,083$25,892 $1,200 $14,340 $17,500
University of Alaska Southeast
$8,936$24,840 $1,400 $20,734 $23,114
Alaska Pacific University
$20,760 $1,200 $14,432 $25,500
Charter College
$18,341 $300 - $25,650
Average$8,919$22,231$1,031$17,771$24,079

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,919 for in-state students and $22,231 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Alaska Fairbanks requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,881 and Charter College has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,341 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2023-20242024-2025
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Alaska Anchorage
$7,566$21,693$7,738$21,322
University of Alaska Fairbanks
$10,016$26,404$10,083$25,892
University of Alaska Southeast
$8,820$25,312$8,936$24,840
Alaska Pacific University
$20,760$20,760
Charter College
$18,075$18,341
Average$8,801$22,449$8,919$22,231

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,868 for state residents and $22,615 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.23% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Alaska Fairbanks requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,467 and University of Alaska Anchorage has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $19,422.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2023-20242024-2025
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Alaska Anchorage
$10,587$21,182$10,532$20,720
University of Alaska Fairbanks
$13,181$25,703$13,040$25,060
University of Alaska Southeast
$12,608$25,367$12,033$23,919
Alaska Pacific University
$12,110$20,760
Charter College
The graduate tuition information is not available.
Average$12,125$21,091$11,868$22,615

Room & Board, Other Living Expenses

The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,771 when a student lives on campus and $24,079 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
University of Alaska Anchorage
$14,216$7,362 $17,882$10,748$10,748
University of Alaska Fairbanks
$10,590$3,750 $13,750$3,750$3,750
University of Alaska Southeast
$12,820$7,914 $15,200$7,914$7,914
Alaska Pacific University
$8,932$5,500 $20,000$5,500$5,500
Charter College
-- $17,242$8,408$8,408
Average$11,640 $6,132$16,815 $7,264$7,264