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Recruiting information

As America's premier arctic research university, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks (UAF) plays a key role in studying the unique social and physical characteristics of the Far North. From climate change to anthropology, space physics to natural resource management, UAF excels in teaching and researching issues of the circumpolar North, and in applying that knowledge to serve northern peoples and communities. Our location defines us: what we are, what we teach and what we research. Our focus is the circumpolar North and its diverse peoples, with classrooms and labs that extend beyond our campus- from arctic tundra to alpine slopes to temperate rainforests, from the Arctic Ocean to the Bering Sea and the entire North Pacific.

If Arctic Research isn't your thing, UAF is also the top teaching and research university in the state and is Alaska's only Ph.D.-granting institution. As a flagstaff research institute, our programs attract and retain world-class faculty. Their work is published in academic journals and the popular press, and they're sought after around the world for their expertise. That means the instruction you receive at UAF is highly regarded nationally and internationally. UAF has seven urban and rural campuses and comprises eight college and schools- Engineering and Mines, Liberal Arts, Natural Science and Mathematics, Rural and Community Development, Education, Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, Management, and Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences. With more than 360 million wild Alaskan acres of possibilities to explore, field work really takes place in the field, on the glacier or up on a mountain. A lab could have a supercomputer or ancient artifacts. And the work addresses real issues, like helping develop rural businesses, predict natural disasters or treat diabetes.

We're a university, but our teaching environments are more like what you'd find at a small college, offering private-school attention at a public school price. Undergraduates get one-on-one time with faculty members, even collaborating on advanced research, but your most valuable and memorable experiences may come from classmates whose backgrounds contrast with yours. UAF students come from all over Alaska, the United States and the world, and are of many ethnic, religious, cultural and language groups. Each student has a different perspective and unique background, making for an energetic mix and lively classroom discussions. At UAF you'll learn in a close-knit community where teaching and research are balanced with campus activities and traditions, lasting friendships, and outdoor adventures.

As a NCAA Division II institution, we are Alaska’s only NCAA collegiate swim program. We compete in the Pacific Collegiate Swimming & Diving Conference and routinely send swimmers to NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships. Our program has produced one NCAA National Champion (Bente Heller- 100-yard backstroke, 2013), over 70 All-American swims, 21 NCAA National Championship qualifiers, numerous Scholar All-America recognitions, and so much more. Please visit www.alaskananooks.com for a more in-depth look into our team!

Naturally inspired.

 

Medium 4-year, primarily nonresidential (confers bachelors degrees, FTE enrollment 3,000 to 9,999, less than 25 percent of degree-seeking undergraduates live on campus and/or less than 50 percent attend full time).
  • 4 years
    Education duration
  • Suburban
    School setting
  • Public
    School type
  • Medium
    School size

Cost & Financial aid

Average annual cost

Cost includes tuition, living costs, books and supplies, and fees minus the average grants and scholarships for federal financial aid recipients.

$9,684

By family income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family income Average cost
$0–$30,000 $7,394
$30,001–$48,000 $5,850
$48,001–$75,000 $9,916
$75,001–$110,000 $16,373
$110,001+ $14,816

Students receiving federal loans

At some schools where few students borrow federal loans, the typical undergraduate may leave school with $0 in debt.

Graduation & Retention

Graduation rate

Students who return
after their first year

Out of 3,992 students…

Graduated 42%
Withdrew 31%
Transferred 25%
Still enrolled 2%

Outcomes

Median total debt after graduation

Total debt after graduation depends on field of study for undergraduate borrowers who complete college.

Repayment rate

Making progress 26%
Not making progress 23%
Forbearance 15%
Deferment 12%
Default 10%
Paid in full 9%
Delinquent 4%
Discharge 1%

Typical earnings salary after completing field of study

Data Not Available

Student body

Student admissions

Student population 5,090
Undergraduate enrollment 4,108
Graduate enrollment 982

Full-time

24 and under

Race/Ethnicity

White 52%
American Indian/Alaska Native 14%
Two or more races 11%
Hispanic 9%
Unknown 6%

Admissions

Admission rate

ACT

ACT Combined

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Math

Programs/Majors

Field of study Graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations 55
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 52
Biology 41
Psychology 38
Homeland Security 35
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 34
Criminal Justice and Corrections 26
Computer and Information Sciences 24
Civil Engineering 24
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 23
Mechanical Engineering 23
Accounting and Related Services 23
English Language and Literature 19
Social Work 17
Petroleum Engineering 16
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services 14
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences 14
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 13
Natural Resources Conservation and Research 11
Political Science and Government 10
Geological/Geophysical Engineering 9
Fine and Studio Arts 9
Communication and Media Studies 7
Chemistry 7
Community Organization and Advocacy 7
Anthropology 7
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft 7
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services 6
History 6
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 5
Physics 5
Geography and Cartography 5
Computer Engineering 4
Mathematics 4
Film/Video and Photographic Arts 4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 3
Area Studies 2
Journalism 2
Computer Science 2
Health and Physical Education/Fitness 2
Economics 2
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 1
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies 1
Mining and Mineral Engineering 1
Philosophy 1
Music 1
Field of study Median earnings
Petroleum Engineering $75,889
Mechanical Engineering $68,219
Civil Engineering $63,997
Accounting and Related Services $43,798
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $42,682
Psychology $31,314
Business Administration, Management and Operations $30,771
Social Work $30,228
Anthropology $29,685
Communication and Media Studies $27,204
Biology $25,967
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management $25,194
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $20,682
Field of study Median debt
Biology $13,125
Civil Engineering $13,750
Mechanical Engineering $18,250
Homeland Security $22,722
Criminal Justice and Corrections $24,125
Psychology $24,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $24,573
Social Work $28,750
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $33,469
Business Administration, Management and Operations $35,000