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University of Alaska Anchorage

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,622

Cost of attendance at University of Alaska Anchorage in 2022 for students from Alaska.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alaska's average $6,903
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,228

Cost of attendance at University of Alaska Anchorage in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alaska's average $18,122
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Alaska Anchorage was $12,816. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UAA

UAA net price calculator

$12,816

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Alaska and nationwide.

Alaska's average $10,843
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of UAA for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $12,816 $1,533 (14%) $9,450 $10,832 $13,311 $15,855 $16,132
2021 $11,283 $678 (6%) $8,971 $10,663 $12,985 $15,477 $15,605
2020 $11,961 $1,327 (10%) $9,383 $12,060 $14,363 $16,661 $17,708
2019 $13,288 $745 (6%) $11,410 $12,337 $15,338 $17,458 $17,373
2018 $12,543 $683 (6%) $10,017 $12,238 $15,210 $16,795 $16,952
2017 $11,860 $3,701 (45%) $9,996 $11,696 $13,938 $16,753 $16,873
2016 $8,159 $444 (6%) $7,260 $7,701 $10,028 $12,115 $12,340
2015 $7,715 $439 (6%) $6,723 $7,833 $10,343 $11,363 $11,244
2014 $7,276 -- $6,204 $7,014 $9,195 $11,295 $11,713

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Alaska Anchorage's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $29,573 $1,277 (5%) $8,622 $19,631 $1,320
2021 $28,296 $2,829 (11%) $8,622 $18,354 $1,320
2020 $25,467 $126 $8,103 $15,924 $1,440
2019 $25,341 $2,250 (8%) $7,977 $15,924 $1,440
2018 $27,591 $903 (3%) $6,690 $19,293 $1,608
2017 $26,688 $711 (3%) $5,784 $19,296 $1,608
2016 $25,977 $3,040 (13%) $5,545 $18,992 $1,440
2015 $22,937 $786 (4%) $5,494 $16,133 $1,310
2014 $22,151 $1,873 (9%) $5,147 $15,731 $1,273
2013 $20,278 -- $4,736 $14,269 $1,273

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UAA provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 996 dormitories available to its students at $7,312 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UAA is $812 per month.
Does UAA provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at UAA for one academic year is $5,350, which works out to $594 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
UAA estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,320.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, UAA estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $8,276
  • If living off-campus, with family: $9,763
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $9,763
How much is UAA application fees?
UAA does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
UAA offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Alaska Anchorage cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $258 $513
For out-of-state students $824 $1,079

Housing and Meal

University of Alaska Anchorage offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Alaska Anchorage for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $5,350 $7,312 N/A 14 996
2021 $5,350 $7,312 N/A 14 996
2020 $5,200 $6,300 N/A 0 991
2019 $4,666 $7,212 N/A 0 977
2018 $4,750 $7,212 N/A 0 733
2017 $3,950 $6,650 N/A 0 977
2016 $3,762 $6,492 N/A 0 977

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Alaska Anchorage during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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