University of Alaska Fairbanks

www.uaf.edu

Add Comparison

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,072

0.386% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$11,278

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.112%

on Student Loans

2021 Acceptance Rate

64.7%

1,402 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,893

45% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

38.7%

154 Graduates

About

University of Alaska Fairbanks is a higher education institution located in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of Alaska Fairbanks were Liberal Arts & Sciences (64 degrees awarded), Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (26 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (17 degrees).

In 2024, 1,136 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Alaska Fairbanks. 57.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (620 degrees), 4.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (134 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Alaska Fairbanks is $8,072, which is $−23,848 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of Alaska Fairbanks was 0.112%, corresponding to 1 out of the 893 total borrowers.

Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Doctoral Universities

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Alaska Fairbanks is $8,072, which is $23,848 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,278.

In 2024, 50% of undergraduate students attending University of Alaska Fairbanks received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,072

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Alaska Fairbanks was $8,072. The cost of tuition at University of Alaska Fairbanks is $−23,848 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Alaska Fairbanks (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,278

2024 Value

12.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Alaska Fairbanks had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,278. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Alaska Fairbanks grew by 12.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Alaska Fairbanks (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,600

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Alaska Fairbanks was of $11,600 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.2% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Alaska Fairbanks (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at University of Alaska Fairbanks received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 6.38% with respect to 2023, when 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Alaska Fairbanks (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.112%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of Alaska Fairbanks was 0.112%, which represents 1 out of the 893 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Alaska Fairbanks received 1,402 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 3.01% annual growth. Out of those 1,402 applicants, 907 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64.7% acceptance rate.

There were 6,893 students enrolled at University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2024. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Alaska Fairbanks has an overall enrollment yield of 74.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

907

Accepted Out of 1,402

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Alaska Fairbanks was 64.7% (907 admissions from 1,402 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 67%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 3.01%, while admissions declined by 0.548%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Alaska Fairbanks (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

12% of enrolled first-time students at University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Alaska Fairbanks had a total enrollment of 6,893 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Alaska Fairbanks is 3,104 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,789. This means that 45% of students enrolled at University of Alaska Fairbanks are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Alaska Fairbanks, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.6% White, 11.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 10.5% Two or More Races, 8.84% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Asian, 2.63% Black or African American, and 0.435% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Alaska Fairbanks in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.2%), followed by White Male (26.8%) and Two or More Races Female (6.82%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.2%), followed by White Male (19.9%) and Two or More Races Female (5.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,893 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Alaska Fairbanks is 3,104 and the part-time enrollment is 3,789. This means that 45% of students enrolled at University of Alaska Fairbanks are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Alaska Fairbanks (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Alaska Fairbanks had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Alaska Fairbanks (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,693 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
795 enrolled students
Two or More Races
721 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Alaska Fairbanks is 53.6% White, 11.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 10.5% Two or More Races, 8.84% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Asian, 2.63% Black or African American, and 0.435% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 482 students (6.99%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 168 more women than men received degrees from University of Alaska Fairbanks. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Alaska Fairbanks is white (620 degrees awarded). There were 4.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (134 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of Alaska Fairbanks is Liberal Arts & Sciences (64 degrees awarded), followed by Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (26 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (17 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Alaska Fairbanks, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (76 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (43 degrees), and Applied Sciences (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks are Other managers (203,248 people), Social workers, all other (178,505 people), Police officers (147,187 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (113,840 people), and Postsecondary teachers (108,496 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (76 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (43 degrees), Applied Sciences (3 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (55 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (70 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks are Natural Resources & Conservation (76 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (43 degrees), Applied Sciences (3 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (55 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (70 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks are Justice, public order, & safety activities (364,492 people), Elementary & secondary schools (324,015 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (253,635 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (249,146 people), and Individual & family services (140,656 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Most Common (2024)

Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
19 degrees awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
13 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
12 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Alaska Fairbanks was Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of Alaska Fairbanks according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

484

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

652

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 484 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alaska Fairbanks, which is 0.742 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (652).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 50 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alaska Fairbanks in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.833 times less than the 60 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 60 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alaska Fairbanks in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.2 times more than the 50 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 25% of students graduating from University of Alaska Fairbanks completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
620 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
134 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
112 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Alaska Fairbanks is white (620 degrees awarded). There were 4.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (134 degrees).

4.4% of degree recipients (50 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
486 degrees awarded
White Female
443 degrees awarded
White Female
436 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Alaska Fairbanks is white female (486 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (443 degrees).

Operations

University of Alaska Fairbanks has an endowment valued at nearly $160M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −146k (−0.0913%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Alaska Fairbanks had a total salary expenditure of 527M. University of Alaska Fairbanks employs 121 Assistant professors, 82 Professors and 80 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Alaska Fairbanks are Female Assistant professor (68), Male Assistant professor (53), and Male Professor (46).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Alaska Fairbanks are: Research, with 400 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 310 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 154 employees.

Endowment

$160M

2024 Endowment

7.21%

growth from 2023

University of Alaska Fairbanks has an endowment valued at about $160M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Alaska Fairbanks grew 7.21% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $92.5M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Alaska Fairbanks (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$185M - Federal
$4.19M - State
$4.67M - Local

As of 2024, University of Alaska Fairbanks received $185M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.19M from state grants and contracts, and $4.67M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$186M

2024 Salaries

11.3%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Alaska Fairbanks paid a median of $186M in salaries, which represents 35.4% of their overall expenditure ($527M) and a 11.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.63% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.91% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$29.8M

Instructional Salaries

316

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Alaska Fairbanks paid a total of $29.8M to 316 employees working as instructors, which represents 16% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Alaska Fairbanks were Research with 400 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 310 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 154 employees.

Keep Exploring

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

University

University of Oregon

University

Wright State University-Main Campus

University

University of North Dakota

University

The University of Montana

University