University of Alaska Southeast: Review & Facts

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University of Alaska Southeast is a small four-year, public school with 1,925 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1972 and is the only college located in Juneau, Alaska.

University of Alaska Southeast is ranked in Top LGBT Friendly Institutions in the United States.

Academic Offerings

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

Majors
Offered

38

University of Alaska Southeast follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 38 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, General Studies, Management, and Natural Resources and Environment. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before 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. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

University of Alaska Southeast student retention rate is relatively low at 65% (close to Alaska average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

65%

Fair

The graduation rate at University of Alaska Southeast is very low - 18%. Around 15% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Alaska Southeast is good, 9:1. Learn more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are high - about $22,900 per year. The additional fees at University of Alaska Southeast (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $2,300, which comes to $25,200 per academic year.

Read the details about University of Alaska Southeast 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

63%

According to government data, 466 applications were submitted and 292 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

University of Alaska Southeast will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at University of Alaska Southeast is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $60.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to University of Alaska Southeast and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (877) 465-4827 or check University of Alaska Southeast Website.

Opportunities and Services

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

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Alaska Southeast, 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

B+

Dicey

University of Alaska Southeast offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 400 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: around $5,800 annually.

Based on the college crime information, University of Alaska Southeast seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Alaska Southeast Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Alaska Southeast
11066 Auke Lake Way
Juneau, Alaska
99801-8697, USA