University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

C-

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About University of Alaska Anchorage

University of Alaska Anchorage is a mid-sized, public institution in Anchorage, AK, in a city setting. It enrolls about 7,212 students. 30% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $51,871.

Open

Acceptance

$15,301

Net price

7,212

Enrollment

30%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,301

Average net price

$7,738

In-state tuition

$21,322

Out-of-state tuition

$14,216

Room & board

$1,056

Books & supplies

$24,096

Total cost of attendance

18%

Students receiving Pell grants

14%

Students with federal loans

$20,210

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$11,582

$30–48K

$13,401

$48–75K

$16,662

$75–110K

$18,826

$110K+

$20,975

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing21.0%

Humanities14.8%

Business13.5%

Mechanic & Repair Tech5.6%

Psychology5.0%

Engineering Tech3.4%

Computer Science3.4%

Multidisciplinary3.4%

Engineering3.1%

Biology2.5%

After Graduation

$51,871

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$42,313

Median earnings (6 yrs)

30%

Graduation rate

71%

Retention rate

74%

Earn more than a HS grad

$16,384

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

7,212

Total enrollment

47%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

39%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women

41% men

Race & ethnicity

White

48%

Two or more races

13%

Asian

12%

Hispanic

12%

American Indian / Alaska Native

Black

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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