School Overview
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is one of three schools that makes up the University of Alaska System. The university’s main campus is located in Anchorage, Alaska. UAA has six colleges or what it calls “divisions”, each covering a separate subject area. These include the colleges of Health and Social Welfare, Education, Business and Public Policy, Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering and the Community and Technical College. Other colleges under the University of Alaska Anchorage school system include Matanuska-Susitna College, Kenai Peninsula College, Kodiak College, and Prince William Sound Community College.
University of Alaska Anchorage offer Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees as well as Graduate Certificates in several fields. It also offers students the opportunity to complete select PhD programs via cooperating universities through its Graduate Division. However, UAA cannot, on its own, confer the title of PhD to its students.
University of Alaska Anchorage Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (907) 786-1800 |
| Website: | www.uaa.alaska.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | uaonline.alaska.edu/ |
| Address: | 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508 |
| Setting: | Rural: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 16,318 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 28% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 8,993 (55% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $5,784 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $17,990 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 81% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,086 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
University of Alaska Anchorage Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Alaska Anchorage.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | 5 | 8 | 2 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Education | 9 | 3 | 6 | ||
| Engineering | 5 | 5 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 8 | 8 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 11 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 6 | 4 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Precision Production | 2 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 4 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 4 | 1 | |||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 3 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 4 | |||
| Grand total | 53 | 41 | 55 | 23 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at University of Alaska Anchorage.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Education | 3 | 2 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 5 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 13 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Alaska Anchorage and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $5,784 |
| Out-of-state | $17,990 |
| Books and supplies | $1,608 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,192 |
| Out-of-state | $21,712 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,081 | 81% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 939 | 70% | $6,086 |
| Student loan aid | 303 | 23% | $5,170 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 6,661 | 42% | $5,145 |
| Federal student loans | 3,668 | 23% | $6,749 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Alaska Anchorage. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Alaska Anchorage students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 3,626 | 1,543 | 2,083 | Percent admitted | 100% | 82% | 83% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 48% | 50% | 46% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Alaska Anchorage Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 16,318 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 15,546 |
| Graduate enrollment | 772 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Alaska Anchorage Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Assisting (DA)
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation
- Massage - Accreditation of programs in the United States that award postsecondary certificates, postsecondary diplomas, and academic Associate degrees, in the practice of massage therapy and bodywork.
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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