The average acceptance rate at UAF over the past 8 years is 72.48%, and the most recent acceptance rate is 64.98%. Compared to the previous year, it became slightly more competitive to gain admission to UAF in 2025.
The acceptance rate has decreased each year for the past 4 years, indicating increasing selectivity.
The average yield (enrollment rate) over the period is 67.71%, and the 2022 yield is 74.97%. Overall, the yield has increased by 6.73% from 2015 to 2022.
The number of UAF applicants increased by 3.01% (41 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 7-year period, applicants decreased by 9.78% overall.
Key Takeaways: UAF Admission Metrics
Acceptance Rate Overview
The current acceptance rate for the 2025 admission cycle is 64.98%, representing an increasingly selective admissions process. This indicates that UAF has become more competitive over the past decade, as the institution receives a growing number of applications while maintaining or reducing the number of admitted students.
Yield Rate & Enrollment Patterns
The admission yield (the percentage of admitted students who enroll) for the 2025 academic year is 74.97%. This rising yield trend demonstrates that UAF is increasingly successful at converting admitted students into enrolled students. An increasing yield rate suggests stronger student preference for UAF and indicates that the institution's admitted class quality and perceived value continue to improve.
Application Volume & Admission Trends
For the 2025 admission cycle, UAF received approximately 1,402 applications, admitted 911 students, and enrolled 683 students. The declining application volume may indicate shifts in student interest patterns or broader demographic changes affecting college enrollment. Understanding these trends is crucial for prospective students and families assessing UAF's position in the competitive admissions landscape.
Acceptance Rate Changes
UAF 10-Year Admission Rate Summary: The acceptance rate trends at UAF over the past decade show a consistent pattern of increasing selectivity, with the acceptance rate declining year-over-year for 4 consecutive years. The average acceptance rate over this period is 72.48%, while the most recent rate stands at 64.98%. This data reflects the institution's evolving competitiveness in the higher education admissions landscape.
For the most recent admission cycle (2025), the acceptance rate is 64.98%. By gender, the average acceptance rate for men is 63.51% and for women is 63.26%.
The following table and chart show how acceptance rates at UAF have changed over the past 8 years (2015-2022).
Admission Yield (Enrollment Rate) Changes
UAF has demonstrated an improvement in admission yield over the past 10 years. The institution's yield rate has increased from 70.25% in 2015 to 74.97% in 2022, representing a 6.73% increase. The 10-year average yield stands at 67.71%, reflecting strengthening enrollment performance.
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in yield at UAF from 2015 to 2022. The admission yield has increased by 6.73% over this period.
Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled Headcount Changes
Over the past 10 years, The average number of applicants is 1,510, the average number of admitted is 1,098, and the average number of first-year enrolled students is 737.
The number of UAF applicants increased by 3.01% (41 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 7-year period, applicants decreased by 9.78% overall.
The following table and chart show the changes of applicants, admitted, and enrolled headcount at University of Alaska Fairbanks from 2015 to 2022.