University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,554
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	65%
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	38%

Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, UAF is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, UAF emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at UAF is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Alaska state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 68% at UAF suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

64.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,248

Cost of attendance at University of Alaska Fairbanks 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

$21,384

Cost of attendance at University of Alaska Fairbanks 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 Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at University of Alaska Fairbanks received on average $8,808 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,808

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	141	27%	$4,417	$622,859
Other Federal Grant	392	76%	$2,029	$795,550
State Grant/Scholarships	323	63%	$5,432	$1,754,588
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	316	62%	$4,863	$1,536,743
Total Grant & Scholarships	464	90%	$8,808	$4,086,881

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Alaska Fairbanks students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Alaska Fairbanks students is 38.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.4%.

38.4%

asian 41.7% 5 students
African American 40.0% 6 students
white 46.9% 160 students
unknown 37.2% 55 students
hispanic 30.6% 15 students
International Students 15.4% 2 students
Mixed Race 46.9% 15 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Alaska Fairbanks provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Alaska Fairbanks offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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