The University of Alaska Anchorage is at the heart of Alaska’s largest city; a place where culture, innovation and adventure converge. Along with our community campuses across the Southcentral region of the state — Mat-Su College, Prince William Sound College, Kenai Peninsula College, KPC Kachemak Bay and Kodiak College — UAA students proudly boast green and gold and embody the spirit of the original Seawolf, which stems from an Alaska Native legend emphasizing strength, humility and prosperity. Seawolves are part of a diverse student population participating in once-in- a-lifetime experiences, including groundbreaking educational opportunities that have positive impacts on local, national and global levels and kick-start successful careers.

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Application Deadline

July 15

Acceptance Rate

69%

SAT Range

ACT Range

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Recommended

High School GPA

Considered but not required

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$12,816 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$7,523 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

86%

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Professors

B minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

11:1

Evening Degree Programs

63%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 108 responses

64%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 130 responses

50%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 130 responses

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

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Mix of Online and on Campus
38%
On Campus
13%
Online
49%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

4,052 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

6,207

Undergrads Over 25

44%

Pell Grant

29%

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What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 95 responses

Outdoorsy and friendly
40%
Depends on who your with or what kind of friends.
29%
Focused on their life and friends
13%
Distant outside of academics
6%
Education driven
5%
Antisocial
2%
Outgoing
2%

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Poll

47%

of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 139 responses

Poll

48%

of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 175 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on 107 responses

Diverse
44%
Great place to be
23%
Alright
12%
Depends
6%
Non-traditional students
6%
Not my first choice
3%
Home away from home
2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$45,400 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation 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. 88 responses

University of Alaska Anchorage Reviews

1,663 reviews

My first year at UAA was mostly spent online with only two in person classes. However, I could not have asked for a better first year experience. Every single professor I had totally exceeded my expectations and made me feel very accommodated. I spent a lot of time at the library, I loved how easy the study rooms were to book and how clean they always were. I also noticed around March the Kaladis opened back up! I also am so happy that campus is so close to midtown and the Fire Island in Airport Heights, it makes it so easy to grab food before next class or before you get ready to spend hours studying in the library, like I did. I would like to see more student events and student life present on campus, I think that would create a much more inclusive and fun environment. I also think the Group Study rooms should be available to single students as well. Most of the time they aren't being used, and I usually never study with friends and I would prefer windows while studying.

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My overall experience at the University of Alaska Anchorage has been nothing but exceptional. From having a broad curriculum, to activities/events on campus, and supportive staff, UAA is a genuine school. What I appreciate most about UAA is their openness to diversity and inclusion. Various perspectives, experiences, and culture influence the community that is UAA. I am constantly exposed to a student body and faculty with fascinating backgrounds. As a Filipina, I feel represented and seen because there are others I share an ethnicity with. My school offers an array of groups, clubs, activities that suit anyone with an interest.

As an international student, I can say that I really enjoy studying in UAA. The environment of the Anchorage campus is calm and friendly. There is also a lot of student clubs and activities for students for free time. Moreover, Alaska has a lot of captivating natural sights to see!

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