- AcademicsB+
- ValueB
- DiversityA-
- CampusC-
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneC
- ProfessorsA-
- LocationC-
- DormsC
- Campus FoodC
- Student LifeC-
- SafetyC+
University of Alaska Fairbanks is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
University of Alaska Fairbanks Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
73%
SAT Range
950-1200
ACT Range
19-26
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$9,097/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
A-
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Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 73%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.56 responses
- 74%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.62 responses
- 60%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.62 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
122 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
92 GraduatesBiology
55 GraduatesMedical Assistant
54 GraduatesAccounting
34 GraduatesCommunity Health Services and Counseling
34 GraduatesPsychology
33 GraduatesAccounting Technician and Bookkeeping
32 GraduatesMechanical Engineering
29 GraduatesSocial Work and Youth Services
28 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,189Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
25%
Pell Grant
26%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 49%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.73 responses
Poll
- 53%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.95 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,100/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
25%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
84%
National
83%- 83%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.46 responses
University of Alaska Fairbanks Reviews
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This school excels at the sciences, though most people don't believe the math department is up to par. The student population is an interestingly weird one. I think that just might be Alaska talking, as Alaska attracts some of the oddest weirdest people. Not necessarily a bad thing. I love a good amount of the professors. They love what they are doing. There is not very much to do in Fairbanks. Having a car is vital if you want to get around. The buses will work in a pinch but they can be unreliable. If you want to have fun while you are here, get into winter sports. UAF gives you free admission into nearby SkiLand!
UAF is a great institution for STEM programs. However, one of the major appeals when I was applying to university was the school's affordability and willingness to provide a variety of scholarships. In recent years, tuition has soared (increases about 5% each semester), but the resources have stayed the same and several programs have even been cut. If you're there to study science, that's great because there are research opportunities everywhere and the faculty are generally really open to taking on undergraduate students in their labs. However, those wanting to pursue a degree in the liberal arts are probably better off sticking to UAA.
Big disadvantages to Fairbanks: it is COLD, DARK, and housing is expensive.
Big advantages: The students are wonderful. Fairbanks has a fairly active student body and everyone is usually kind and supportive. The faculty are also typically really happy to help you in any way they can.
Big disadvantages to Fairbanks: it is COLD, DARK, and housing is expensive.
Big advantages: The students are wonderful. Fairbanks has a fairly active student body and everyone is usually kind and supportive. The faculty are also typically really happy to help you in any way they can.
I am currently in the pipeline of the Rural Human Services moving on to my Bachelors in Social Work and I absolutely love it! I've graduated with honors getting my AA and intend on graduating with the same as I approach my Bachelors. Classes are cohort style with indigenous people from all over Alaska.
Only change I'd like to see is more internship done in lower 48 reservations to see how our other villages/reservations are doing their work, so we can bring it to our smaller communities.
Only change I'd like to see is more internship done in lower 48 reservations to see how our other villages/reservations are doing their work, so we can bring it to our smaller communities.