Applying to University of Alaska Fairbanks
The acceptance ratio at University of Alaska Fairbanks was 75.99% - 1,383 students were applied and 1,051 were admitted to the school. Based on the rate, it is relatively easy (higher than national average) to get into UAF. The yield, also know as enrollment rate, is 65% where 686 out of 1,051 admitted students were enrolled.
The average SAT score is 1,155 and ACT score is 21 at UAF.
Below tables and charts analyze UAF admission stats including test scores, admission requirements, and admission statistics
.UAF Admissions
The application fee is $50 for applying undergraduate school and $75 for graduate school at University of Alaska Fairbanks. Next table presents general admission information.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Admission Information | www.uaf.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | uaf.edu/admissions/apply/#now |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctorate (Research) |
Admission Statistics
For academic year 2019-20, the acceptance rate is 75.99% and yield is 65.27%. 604 men and 779 women applied to UAF and 460 men and 591 women students were accepted. Among them, 307 men and 379 women were enrolled into the school (Fall 2019).
Following table and chart show the admission statistics including number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield (also known as enrollment rate).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,383 | 604 | 779 |
| Admitted | 1,051 | 460 | 591 |
| Enrolled | 686 | 307 | 379 |
| Acceptance Ratio | 75.99% | 76.16% | 75.87% |
| Yield | 65.27% | 66.74% | 64.13% |
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
For academic year 2019-2020, 273 students (40% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 261 students (38%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score of Evidence-Based Reading/Writing is 650 and 25th percentile is 520. The SAT Math score is 630 (75th) and 510 (25th). The submitted ACT composite score is 25 (75th percentile) and 17 (25th percentile).
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT English | 15 | 25 |
The submitted SAT and ACT scores of admitted students at University of Alaska Fairbanks are similar to the average score when comparing similar colleges (SAT: 1,151, ACT: 67 - Public Research University (high research activity)).
Application Requirements
UAF requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript) and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants. Next table summarizes University of Alaska Fairbanks application requirements.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and required years of subject, see UAF online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
