University of Alaska Anchorage: Review & Facts

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University of Alaska Anchorage is a large four-year, public school with 10,465 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1954 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Anchorage, Alaska.

Academic Offerings

At University of Alaska Anchorage you can receive your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

103

University of Alaska Anchorage implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 103 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Medical, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Alaska Anchorage is relatively low at 66% (close to Alaska average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

66%

Fair

The graduation rate at University of Alaska Anchorage is low - 36%. Around 14% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Alaska Anchorage is good, 11:1. Learn more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is high, $19,800 per year. The additional fees at University of Alaska Anchorage beyond tuition are roughly $1,900, which comes to $21,700 per academic year.

Read the details about University of Alaska Anchorage additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

65%

As reported in recent government data, 4,005 applications were submitted and 2,616 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

University of Alaska Anchorage might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at University of Alaska Anchorage is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $75.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at University of Alaska Anchorage and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (907) 786-1800 or check University of Alaska Anchorage Website.

Opportunities and Services

University of Alaska Anchorage provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Alaska Anchorage, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D

Unsafe

University of Alaska Anchorage provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,000 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: roughly $7,300 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Alaska Anchorage. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Alaska Anchorage appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Alaska Anchorage Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, Alaska
99508, USA