UAF 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 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 Fairbanks was $9,379. 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 UAF

UAF net price calculator

$9,379

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 UAF 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	$9,379	$1,399 (13%)	$7,394	$5,850	$9,916	$16,373	$14,816
2021	$10,778	$1,135 (12%)	$6,880	$9,093	$11,587	$11,476	$12,552
2020	$9,643	$815 (8%)	$7,133	$7,341	$10,729	$14,970	$16,353
2019	$10,458	$1,448 (16%)	$9,366	$9,218	$11,948	$13,319	$15,378
2018	$9,010	$87	$7,349	$8,213	$9,990	$14,037	$13,285
2017	$9,097	$356 (4%)	$7,163	$7,121	$12,369	$13,803	$13,849
2016	$8,741	$358 (4%)	$7,088	$8,474	$10,019	$13,799	$13,339
2015	$8,383	$102 (1%)	$6,952	$8,165	$10,657	$11,726	$12,368
2014	$8,281	--	$7,916	$7,059	$9,646	$11,720	$12,529

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Alaska Fairbanks'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	$25,548	$72	$7,248	$16,300	$2,000
2021	$25,476	$96	$7,176	$16,300	$2,000
2020	$25,380	$423 (2%)	$7,080	$16,300	$2,000
2019	$24,957	$55	$6,657	$16,300	$2,000
2018	$25,012	$1,306 (6%)	$6,262	$16,750	$2,000
2017	$23,706	$1,882 (9%)	$5,976	$16,330	$1,400
2016	$21,824	$428 (2%)	$5,674	$14,750	$1,400
2015	$21,396	$1,824 (9%)	$5,246	$14,750	$1,400
2014	$19,572	$90	$4,984	$13,188	$1,400
2013	$19,482	--	$4,912	$13,170	$1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does UAF provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,554 dormitories available to its students at $5,150 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UAF is $572 per month.
Does UAF provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UAF for one academic year is $5,390, which works out to $599 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UAF estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UAF 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: $2,650

If living off-campus, with family: $4,250

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,250
How much is UAF application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UAF offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Alaska Fairbanks cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$262	$539
For out-of-state students	$828	$1,105

Housing and Meal

University of Alaska Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,390	$5,150	N/A	1,554
2021	$5,390	$5,150	N/A	958
2020	$5,390	$5,050	N/A	1,182
2019	$4,730	$4,244	N/A	1,423
2018	$4,590	$4,140	N/A	1,754
2017	$4,390	$4,140	N/A	1,705
2016	$4,320	$4,060	N/A	1,601

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks 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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