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University of Alaska Fairbanks
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  • 4 Year
  • FAIRBANKS, AK
University of Alaska System

University of Alaska Fairbanks

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A minus
    2. Value
      grade B minus
    3. Diversity
      grade A
    4. Campus
      grade C
    5. Athletics
      grade B minus
    6. Party Scene
      grade B minus
    7. Professors
      grade A
    8. Location
      grade C
    9. Dorms
      grade B minus
    10. Campus Food
      grade B minus
    11. Student Life
      grade C+
    12. Safety
      grade B

    About

    1810 SALCHA DRIVE
    FAIRBANKS, AK 99775
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Great Northwest Athletic Conference

    From University of Alaska Fairbanks

    Here at the University of Alaska Fairbanks revolutionary ideas are thriving and a new academic culture is taking shape. Smarter questions. Better answers.

    UAF is a hotbed of diversity and fresh thinking. Whether you're returning to school to start a new phase of your life or coming in as a recent high school graduate, you'll quickly make new friends with a similar drive to achieve. And, because our backyard is the vast environmental laboratory of Alaska, UAF attracts exceptional individuals — academic superstars and adventure-seekers alike.

    UAF is a world leader in climate change and Arctic research and one of only a handful of universities in the nation designated a Land, Sea and Space Grant Institution. Our programs are hands-on and uniquely tied to the Alaska experience. Our students learn by helping others, and our graduates are making their communities stronger every day.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    67%
    SAT Range
    1050-1270
    ACT Range
    18-26
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $10,778 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,599 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    91%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade A
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    The Climate Scholar Experience

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    UAF is a world leader in climate and Arctic research. The Climate Scholars Program is for undergraduates, of any major, who are passionate about rapid environmental change and climate resiliency. Our students travel to every corner of Alaska, both to witness environmental change and to make positive change.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    37
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    16
    Online Associates Programs
    9
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    12
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      27%
    • On Campus
      10%
    • Online
      63%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,399 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    3,451
    Undergrads Over 25
    46%
    Pell Grant
    33%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $38,700 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    39%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    85%
    National
    83%

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