School Overview
Established in 1972, the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is one of three colleges that make up the University of Alaska System. While UAS has campuses in Sitka and Ketchikan, its main campus is located in Juneau.
UAS has four subject matter academic colleges including Arts and Sciences, Management, Career Education and Education. The university offers a Bachelor’s of Arts (B.A.) in Art, Biology, Elementary Education, English and Scocial Science, a Bachelor of Liberal Arts (B.L.A.) with emphasis in Art, General Studies, Human Communication and Language Arts & Communications, a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with emphasis in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Health Care Administration, Human Resources Management and Marketing, and a Bachelor Science (B.S.) in Biology, Environmental Science/Geography, Marine Biology and Mathematics.
The school also offers master’s degrees in Business Administration (M.B.A.) and Education with education concentrations in Elementary (M.A.T.), Secondary (M.A.T.), Early Childhood (M.A.T.), Early Childhood (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership (M.Ed.), Educational Technology (M.Ed.), Mathematics Education (K-8) (M.Ed.), Reading (M.Ed.) and Special Education (M.Ed.).
General Information
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Admission Office 11120 Glacier Highway Juneau, AK 99801-8681 (907) 796-6100 (877) 465-4827 Fax: (907) 796-6365 [email protected] Contact: Joe Nelson Admissions Director |
Main Address 11120 Glacier Highway Juneau, AK 99801-8697 (907) 796-6457 www.uas.alaska.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,640 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 212 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,145 Graduate enrollment: 314 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 90% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 44% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, & Marketinge Communications & Journalism Computer & Information Sciences Construction Trades Education English Language & Literature Family & Consumer Sciences Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Law & Legal Studies Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematics Mechanic & Repair Technologies Natural Resources & Conservation Parks, Recreation & Fitness Security & Protective Services Social Sciences |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Alaska Southeast Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (877) 465-4827 |
| Website: | www.uas.alaska.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | uaonline.alaska.edu/ |
| Address: | 11066 Auke Lake Way, Juneau, AK 99801-8697 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,150 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 22% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 727 (34% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $6,696 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $20,832 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 75% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,250 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of Alaska Southeast Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Alaska Southeast.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Construction Trades | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 6 | 2 | 9 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 2 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 6 | 2 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Precision Production | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 2 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 30 | 9 | 17 | 10 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Alaska Southeast 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 | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $6,696 |
| Out-of-state | $20,832 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,608 |
| Out-of-state | $25,367 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 123 | 75% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 108 | 66% | $6,250 |
| Student loan aid | 37 | 23% | $5,694 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 794 | 40% | $4,731 |
| Federal student loans | 363 | 18% | $6,223 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Alaska Southeast. 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 Southeast students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 492 | 171 | 321 | Percent admitted | 100% | 64% | 59% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 35% | 40% | 32% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| 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 Southeast Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,150 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,886 |
| Graduate enrollment | 264 |
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 Southeast Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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