UAF Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,083
- Out-of-State Tuition: $25,892
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UAF:
- Total Enrollment: 6,893, including 3,040 online students
- 5,827 Undergraduate, 1,066 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.9% men, 61.1% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 38%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 5%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 74%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 214 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 72 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 63 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UAF Overview
University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is a four-year, public school located in Fairbanks, AK. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The UAF's tuition & fees is $10,083 for Alaska residents and $25,892 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 50% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,009.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,893 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
UAF ranked 81st in National Universities and 1st in Alaska Colleges rankings. University of Alaska Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks is $10,083 for in-state students and $25,892 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,040 for in-state students and $25,060 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,150 for Alaska residents and $25,390 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,901 for Alaska residents and $24,433 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,083 | $25,892 |
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| Graduate | $13,040 | $25,060 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,150 | $25,390 |
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| Graduate | $12,901 | $24,433 |
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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 Fairbanks 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 UAF
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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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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