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University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, AK . 4 Year 3.4
#1925 in Best Colleges in America
3211 PROVIDENCE DR ANCHORAGE, AK 99508

Overview

The University of Alaska Anchorage, founded in 1954, is the largest public university in Alaska's system. It offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across diverse fields like engineering, health, business, and the arts. With around 16,500 students, it provides a vibrant academic environment and research opportunities, especially in Arctic-related studies.

Rankings

  • 388

    #388 in Most Diverse Colleges in America

  • 1925

    #1925 in Best Colleges in America

  • 948

    #948 in Best Value Colleges in America

  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 388 of 1,517
  • Best Value Colleges in America 948 of 1,482

Academics

  • B Academics
  • BValue
  • ADiversity
  • C Campus
  • B Athletics
  • CParty Scene
  • B Professors
  • C+Location
  • CDorms
  • C+Campus Food
  • C Student Life
  • C+Safety

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    285 Graduates
  • Nursing
    266 Graduates
  • Accounting
    86 Graduates
  • Psychology
    67 Graduates
  • Business
    62 Graduates
  • Public Health
    54 Graduates
  • Natural Sciences
    47 Graduates
  • Aircraft Maintenance
    42 Graduates
  • History
    35 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    33 Graduates

Admissions

  • July 15
    Application Deadline
  • 69%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    13
  • Online Associates Programs
    7
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    6

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,523
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    86%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    30%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    85%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    4,211 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    7,736
  • Undergrads Over 25
    55%
  • Pell Grant
    29%
  • Varsity Athletes
    3%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Great Northwest Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)

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