UAA Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

University of Alaska Anchorage Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is UAA to get into?

This page provides the latest information on University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. UAA's acceptance rate is 66.52% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 4,277 students applied and 2,845 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into UAA.

The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at University of Alaska Anchorage.

UAA's yield rate is 0.00%, which is significantly lower by 26.52 percentage points (approximately 100.0% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70% (average yield: 26.52%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to UAA at colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, UAA's acceptance rate is 66.52% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 45.91%. 1,825 men and 2,451 women applied to UAA and 1,191 men and 1,653 women students were accepted.

Among them, 572 men and 734 women were enrolled in UAA. You can explore the UAA's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UAA
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,277	1,825	2,451	0	1
Admitted	2,845	1,191	1,653	0	1
Enrolled	1,306	572	734	0	0
Acceptance Rate	66.52%	65.26%	67.44%	-	100.00%
Yield	45.91%	48.03%	44.40%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of Alaska Anchorage 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 1,306 first-year students enrolled in UAA. The proportion of full-time students is 65.85% and part-time students is 34.15%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 43.80% and women students is 56.20%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UAA.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at UAA
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,306	572	734
Full-time	860	395	465
Part-time	446	177	269

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript) and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at UAA. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Alaska Anchorage.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

UAA Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Considered, if submitted
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Considered, if submitted
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

University of Alaska Anchorage has open admission policy. The following provides general admission information for applying to UAA:

Open Admission Policy: Yes
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.uaa.alaska.edu/admissions/
Online Application: uaonline.alaska.edu/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the UAA?

UAA is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 66.52%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to UAA?

UAA does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does UAA require essays or personal statements?

UAA does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for UAA admission?

UAA does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

UAA does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, UAA requires applicants to submit high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, UAA requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for UAA?

The institutional SAT code for UAA is 4896 and 4-digit ACT code is 0137.