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University of Alaska Southeast
The University of Alaska Southeast is an open-enrollment public university that provides postsecondary education for a diverse student body. UAS promotes student achievement and faculty scholarship, lifelong learning opportunities, and quality academic programs. The University of Alaska Southeast dedicates itself to the following: • Achieving distinction as a learning community. • Developing programs and services rooted in its unique natural setting. • Developing educated citizens with a sense of personal ethics. • Serving as a center for culture and arts with a focus on Alaska Native traditions. • Contributing to the economic development of the region and the state through basic and applied research and public service. • Using technology effectively in all programs and services.
General Information
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Contact Information 11120 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 99801-8697 www.uas.alaska.edu admissions@uas.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 | Carnegie Classification Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs) |
| Special Learning Opportunities 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 Southeast FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 3,011 (2,752 undergraduate) | Campus Setting Town: Remote |
| Undergraduate Student Age 46% under 25, 59% 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 | 391 | 161 | 230 |
| Percent admitted | 73 | 74 | 73 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 49 | 54 | 45 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 15 | 10 | 19 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | 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 | 34 | 19 |
| ACT | 21 | 12 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 440 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 |
| ACT English | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| * 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 | $4,200 | $3,858 | $3,438 |
| Out-of-State | $12,570 | $10,890 | $9,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $655 | $635 | $622 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,670 | $5,370 | $5,320 |
| Other | $1,340 | $1,300 | $1,273 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,382 | $9,100 | $8,905 |
| Other | $1,880 | $1,823 | $1,734 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $1,827 | $1,772 | $1,734 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $11,865 | $11,163 | $11,335 |
| Off Campus | $16,117 | $15,416 | $14,894 |
| Off Campus with Family | $6,682 | $6,265 | $5,989 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $20,235 | $18,195 | $18,265 |
| Off Campus | $24,487 | $22,448 | $21,824 |
| Off Campus with Family | $15,052 | $13,297 | $12,919 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Photo: Morning fire call (Juneau Empire)
Aug 17 2008
Firefighters connect water hoses to a truck as they prepare to put out a small fire Saturday morning that started on the roof of the University of Alaska Southeast National Science Research Lab at 10107 Bentwood Place. According to Capital City Fire and Rescue, the roof caught fire as construction workers were making repairs.
University Receives $170,000 for Fisheries Management Program (Capital City Weekly)
Aug 13 2008
KETCHIKAN - The Fisheries Technology degree program at the University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan has been awarded $170,000 by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) grant for enhancing the Fisheries Technology program's curriculum, outreach to secondary schools and aquatic farm education and research partnerships.
Often garners GNAC sportsman award
Jul 25 2008
Einar Often, the Nanook skier who sacrificed his own chances at an NCAA berth so that his teammate, Ray Sabo could qualify, was awarded the GNAC’s Sportsmanship award. He and Central Washington University’s Mallory Holtman, are now in the running for the NCAA sportsmanship award. Often made the news in early March, when, during the final qualifying race of the season, teammate Ray Sabo broke a ski pole. Often,...
Jul 24 2008
Naomi Franquelin, of Kodiak, has been signed by the Nanooks’ swimming program. Coach Scott Lemley expects Franquelin to do well in the 200 and 400 relays.
