UAA Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,738
- Out-of-State Tuition: $21,322
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UAA:
- Total Enrollment: 10,493, including 3,393 online students
- 9,853 Undergraduate, 640 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39.7% men, 60.3% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 30%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 3%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 71%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 183 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 57 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 23 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UAA Overview
University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is a four-year, public school located in Anchorage, AK. University of Alaska Anchorage was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The UAA's tuition & fees is $7,738 for Alaska residents and $21,322 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 44% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,515.
The school has a total enrollment of 10,493 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
UAA ranked 2nd in Alaska Colleges rankings. University of Alaska Anchorage is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Alaska Anchorage is $7,738 for in-state students and $21,322 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,532 for in-state students and $20,720 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,914 for Alaska residents and $20,957 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,477 for Alaska residents and $20,268 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,738 | $21,322 |
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| Graduate | $10,532 | $20,720 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,914 | $20,957 |
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| Graduate | $10,477 | $20,268 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Alaska Anchorage offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UAA
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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