CollegeGrad School
University of Alaska Anchorage
- 4 Year
- Anchorage, AK
- 1,561 reviews
- AcademicsB-
- ValueB-
- DiversityA
- CampusC-
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneC
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationC+
- DormsC-
- Campus FoodC+
- Student LifeC-
- SafetyB
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
University of Alaska Anchorage Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
UAA Admissions
Acceptance Rate
81%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
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Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$13,288/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,473/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
82%
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 62%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.106 responses
- 62%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.119 responses
- 50%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.119 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
253 GraduatesNursing
244 GraduatesAccounting
74 GraduatesPsychology
68 GraduatesBusiness
65 GraduatesPsychiatric and Mental Health Services
60 GraduatesManufacturing Engineering Technician
56 GraduatesMechanical Engineering
52 GraduatesNatural Sciences
47 GraduatesBiology
46 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,451Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
7,434
Undergrads Over 25
27%
Pell Grant
33%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 48%
- of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.128 responses
Poll
- 48%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.164 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,400/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
30%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
85%
National
83%- 86%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.87 responses
University of Alaska Anchorage Reviews
1,561 reviews
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The professors are extremely helpful and encouraging. The campus is gorgeous with the mountains to one side and ocean to the other. They offer a wide range of classes. A negative would have to be the budget cuts. Over the next couple years the University is going to be cutting a huge portion of money which will cut a lot of professors and classes. Some programs will entirely be cut, so make sure you check about yours!
UAA has a great engineering program. I can always find a parking spot and they offer a free shuttle to get around campus. I feel safe while I'm on campus and enjoy the diversity of students. UAA has excellent resources for students with disabilities, mental health, and wellness. The cafeteria choices are minimal but there are plenty of coffee shops. They offer free food Monday-Thursday to students but only during a set time when most classes are offered so it is hard to take advantage of that resource. I haven't been impressed with the quality of education I receive for the ammount of money I pay for it. UAA is currently struggles with excessive budget cuts which has lead to cutting programs and leaves students with a feeling off uncertainty.
UAA is often times the only choice for post secondary education for Alaska's young adults due many not being prepared for other colleges. But just because it's the only choice, that doesn't make it a poor one. UAA has amazing staff and faculty that really care about student success and are always willing to put in extra time and effort for students that reach out.
I am almost done with two BAs in Langauges and English and am very glad to have choosen UAA. My German professor helped secure me a national scholarship to teach in Germany this winter after my degrees are complete. I also got the opportunity to get involved with school and local politics here while doing student government.
I am almost done with two BAs in Langauges and English and am very glad to have choosen UAA. My German professor helped secure me a national scholarship to teach in Germany this winter after my degrees are complete. I also got the opportunity to get involved with school and local politics here while doing student government.