University of Alaska Anchorage: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3284 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #912 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #844 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 6 | In Alaska |
| #1 of 2 | In Anchorage |
| #542 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 71 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Undergraduates
- 10,162
- Graduates
- 634
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- uaa.alaska.edu
University of Alaska Anchorage Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Alaska Anchorage has an acceptance rate of 67% and is among the top 29% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 65% | 67% |
| Applicants | 4,277 | 1,825 | 2,451 |
| Admissions | 2,845 | 1,191 | 1,653 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 860 | 395 | 465 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 446 | 177 | 269 |
4,147 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,588 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5009 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1715 (16%) |
| Two or more races | 1019 (10%) |
| Asian | 985 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 967 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 311 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 188 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 178 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 57 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,545
- Students receiving aid
- 83%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,192 | $9,234 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,192 | $9,234 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,776 | $19,422 |
| Fee in-district | $1,374 | $1,353 |
| Fee in-state | $1,374 | $1,353 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,917 | $1,760 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 996 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,412 |
| Room charge | $7,312 |
| Meal charge | $5,100 |
University of Alaska Anchorage majors
University of Alaska Anchorage has granted 820 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 192 master's across 20 programs, and 5 doctorate degrees in Psychology, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Alaska Anchorage.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 171 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 130 | 14 | ||
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 83 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 56 | 24 | ||
| Social Work | 28 | 40 | ||
| Psychology, General | 50 | 5 | ||
| Public Health, General | 37 | 13 | ||
| Accounting | 15 | 27 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 37 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | 11 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 27 | |||
| History, General | 26 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 24 | 2 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 25 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 20 | 5 | ||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 24 | |||
| Computer Science | 23 | |||
| Science Technologies & Technicians, Other | 5 | 18 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | 1 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 19 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 14 | 4 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 17 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 16 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 16 | |||
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 15 | |||
| Journalism | 15 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Services Technician | 9 | 6 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 14 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | |||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 5 | 9 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 2 | 7 | 4 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 13 | |||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 8 | 4 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 12 | |||
| Project Management | 12 | |||
| Finance, General | 11 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 11 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 10 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 10 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 1 | 8 | ||
| Creative Writing | 8 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 8 | |||
| Economics, General | 8 | |||
| Legal Studies | 8 | |||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 7 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 7 | |||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 6 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 6 | |||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 6 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 6 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 3 | 3 | ||
| Air Traffic Controller | 5 | |||
| Public Administration | 5 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 4 | |||
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 4 | |||
| Instrumentation Technology & Technician | 4 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 4 | |||
| Music, General | 4 | |||
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 3 | |||
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 3 | |||
| Architectural Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 3 | |||
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 3 | |||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 3 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| Sociology, General | 3 | |||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 3 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 1 | |||
| Fire Protection, Other | 1 | |||
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Outdoor Education | 1 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 445 | 820 | 192 | 5 |
University of Alaska Anchorage has a graduation rate of 29%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 27% | 31% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Alaska Anchorage has published 6,248 scientific papers with 153,510 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Physics, Ecology, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 62 | 183 |
| 1993 | 52 | 153 |
| 1994 | 50 | 206 |
| 1995 | 40 | 231 |
| 1996 | 54 | 277 |
| 1997 | 44 | 309 |
| 1998 | 61 | 424 |
| 1999 | 59 | 515 |
| 2000 | 52 | 596 |
| 2001 | 91 | 688 |
| 2002 | 80 | 774 |
| 2003 | 92 | 925 |
| 2004 | 92 | 1022 |
| 2005 | 118 | 1320 |
| 2006 | 123 | 1494 |
| 2007 | 127 | 2144 |
| 2008 | 140 | 2550 |
| 2009 | 139 | 3050 |
| 2010 | 209 | 3448 |
| 2011 | 208 | 4196 |
| 2012 | 198 | 4845 |
| 2013 | 237 | 5433 |
| 2014 | 266 | 6354 |
| 2015 | 269 | 7062 |
| 2016 | 237 | 7867 |
| 2017 | 294 | 8546 |
| 2018 | 266 | 9007 |
| 2019 | 299 | 10988 |
| 2020 | 436 | 12153 |
| 2021 | 431 | 14393 |
| 2022 | 347 | 12844 |
| 2023 | 435 | 14168 |
| 2024 | 296 | 12744 |
University of Alaska Anchorage alumni
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Kira Buckland
- Occupations
- voice actoractor
- Biography
-
Kira Buckland is an American voice actress who has provided voices for English dubbed Japanese anime, cartoons, and video games. Some of her major roles are Jolyne Cujoh in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, 2B in Nier: Automata, Reimi Sugimoto in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable, Trucy Wright in the Ace Attorney series, Hiyoko Saionji and Kirumi Tojo in the Danganronpa series, Qingyi in Zenless Zone Zero, Celine and Elise Schwarzer in The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel series, Akane Toriyasu and Inkyu Basu in Yandere Simulator, Talim in Soulcalibur VI (including 2B as its guest character), Beatrice in Re:Zero, Izumo Kamiki in Blue Exorcist, Heart Aino from Arcana Heart series in BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Mitsuri Kanroji in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Falke in Street Fighter V, Edna in Tales of Zestiria, Mary Saotome in Kakegurui, Yung in Godzilla Singular Point, Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld in The Asterisk War, Kuki Shinobu in Genshin Impact, and Marie in Skullgirls.
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Mary Peltola
- Enrolled in the University of Alaska Anchorage
- Studied in 1997-1998
- Occupations
- politicianjudge
- Biography
-
Mary Sattler Peltola is an American politician and former tribal judge who served as the U.S. representative from Alaska's at-large congressional district from 2022 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as a judge on the Orutsararmiut Native Council's tribal court, executive director of the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, Bethel city councilor, and member of the Alaska House of Representatives.
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Mark Begich
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
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Mark Peter Begich is an American politician and lobbyist who served as a United States senator from Alaska from 2009 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as mayor of Anchorage from 2003 to 2009.
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Jay Beagle
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Jay Beagle is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who last played for the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL). As an undrafted free agent, Beagle joined the Washington Capitals's organization for the 2007-08 season. He eventually made his NHL debut on February 11, 2009, and joined the team full time during their 2010–11 season. He concluded his tenure with the Capitals after winning his first Stanley Cup, where he became the first player to win the Kelly Cup (ECHL), Calder Cup (AHL), and the Stanley Cup (NHL). Following his Stanley Cup win, Beagle left the Capitals organization and joined the Vancouver Canucks. In July 2021, Beagle was acquired by the Coyotes in a multi-player trade.
General info
| Alternative names | UAA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1954 |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 1,714 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3211 Providence Drive Anchorage, Alaska, 99508 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 291,000 |
| Phone | 9077861800 |