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University of Alaska Anchorage
The University of Alaska Anchorage inspires learning and enriches Alaska, the nation and the world through our teaching, research, creativity and service. The University of Alaska Anchorage is a comprehensive university that provides opportunities to all who can benefit from educational programs of high quality in an inclusive environment rich in diversity. Located in Anchorage and on community campuses serving Southcentral Alaska, UAA is committed and uniquely situated to serve the needs of its communities, the state, and its diverse peoples.
General Information
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Contact Information 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508-8046 www.uaa.alaska.edu enroll@uaa.alaska.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate One but less than two year certificate Two but less than 4 year certificate Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. University of Alaska Anchorage FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 16,163 (15,322 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Large |
| Undergraduate Student Age 55% under 25, 46% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $40 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 3,430 | 1,555 | 1,875 |
| Percent admitted | 73 | 72 | 73 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 54 | 55 | 54 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 16 | 14 | 17 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 767 | 44 |
| ACT | 361 | 21 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 440 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 25 |
| ACT English | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $4,136 | $3,794 | $3,322 |
| Out-of-State | $12,506 | $10,890 | $9,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,017 | $986 | $965 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,500 | $6,930 | $6,430 |
| Other | $1,856 | $1,800 | $1,761 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,126 | $8,852 | $8,662 |
| Other | $3,059 | $2,967 | $2,903 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $3,059 | $2,967 | $2,903 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $14,509 | $13,510 | $12,673 |
| Off Campus | $17,338 | $16,599 | $16,047 |
| Off Campus with Family | $8,212 | $7,747 | $7,385 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $22,879 | $20,606 | $19,603 |
| Off Campus | $25,708 | $23,695 | $22,977 |
| Off Campus with Family | $16,582 | $14,843 | $14,315 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Astronomers find an unusual new denizen of the Solar System (SpaceRef)
Aug 20 2008
A "minor planet" with the prosaic name 2006 SQ372 is just over two billion miles from Earth, a bit closer than the planet Neptune.
News and Features for Wasilla, Alaska (Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman)
Aug 20 2008
PALMER — Palmer’s run for city council won’t be a race as only two candidates filed for the two seats up for election this year. Kevin Brown and Brad Hanson will be elected, assuming a write-in candidate doesn’t emerge and garner at least the second-most votes for council.
Fairbanks-Anchorage rivalry featured on ESPN
Jul 11 2008
This ESPN article highlights the rivalry between the Nanooks and the Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves. I hope the prestige of the rivalry keeps up, considering that the Governor’s Cup as we know it is gone. (I really don’t think that playing back-to-back games in each place will draw the fans like it used to).
Jul 8 2008
Black-billed magpie (Pica pica - or possibly Pica hudsonia?). University of Alaska Anchorage main campus. Anchorage, Alaska. 02 July 2008. Nikon D70s. Trekking around campus, I came across some magpies duking it out in the trees overhead. I'm not sure what was going on, but given that it's spring it was probably something related to mating and/or territoriality... Magpies do couple-up and stay together and there seemed to be...
