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University of Alaska Anchorage Science & Tech Programs

University of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution located in Anchorage, AK. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

University of Alaska Anchorage Rankings

UAA is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 8	State — Alaska
Overall Quality	#138 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#852 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Alaska Anchorage?

Get in touch with UAA are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone:	9077861800
Website:	www.uaa.alaska.edu/
Admissions:	www.uaa.alaska.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.uaa.alaska.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into UAA?

You can apply to UAA online at: uaonline.alaska.edu/

How Hard Is It To Get Into UAA?

Average Test Scores

Can I Afford University of Alaska Anchorage?

The average net price after aid at UAA is $13,780. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,192
In-State Fees	$1,546
Out-of-State Tuition	$19,776
Out-of-State Fees	$1,546
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$7,738
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$21,322

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 8% of students at UAA receive some form of financial aid (860 students).

Approximately 44% of students at UAA receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,515 per student.

18% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,505.

Student Loan Debt

14% of UAA undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,691 per year.

University of Alaska Anchorage Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 790 students enrolled at UAA. UAA is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,916 undergraduate students at UAA, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Alaska Anchorage undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	677
Black or African American	214
Hispanic	698
White	3,056
American Indian/Alaska Native	359
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	48
Two or More Races	774
Non-Resident	103

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at UAA break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Alaska	1,301
Washington	13
California	11
Colorado	7
Oregon	6

Additionally, approximately 1.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Alaska Anchorage Graduate Student Diversity

634 of UAA’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UAA, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Alaska Anchorage graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	33
Black or African American	22
Hispanic	55
White	376
American Indian/Alaska Native	43
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	57
Non-Resident	20

Online Learning at University of Alaska Anchorage

UAA provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

3,958 undergraduate students at UAA took at least one online class — of those, 3,080 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 165 students took at least one online class and 313 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at University of Alaska Anchorage

UAA offers 33 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UAA has an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.