University of Alaska Anchorage: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3270 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #919 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #851 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 6 | In Alaska |
| #1 of 2 | In Anchorage |
| #560 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 65 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Undergraduates
- 9,925
- Graduates
- 539
- 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 65% and is among the top 26% 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 | 65% | 65% | 66% |
| Applicants | 4,005 | 1,672 | 2,333 |
| Admissions | 2,616 | 1,079 | 1,537 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 705 | 330 | 375 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 367 | 141 | 226 |
3,934 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,040 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 | 5064 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1367 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 1073 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 969 (10%) |
| Asian | 743 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 316 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 226 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 183 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 169 (2%) |
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
- $8,929
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
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 | $1,316 | $1,171 |
| Fee in-state | $1,316 | $1,171 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,859 | $1,579 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 996 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,662 |
| Room charge | $7,312 |
| Meal charge | $5,350 |
University of Alaska Anchorage majors
University of Alaska Anchorage has granted 893 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 172 master's across 21 programs, and 4 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. 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 | 251 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 125 | 14 | ||
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 81 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 53 | 27 | ||
| Public Health, General | 44 | 24 | ||
| Accounting | 28 | 39 | ||
| Psychology, General | 58 | 3 | ||
| Social Work | 21 | 24 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 34 | |||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 33 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | 6 | ||
| Science Technologies & Technicians, Other | 4 | 26 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 29 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 23 | 6 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 27 | 2 | ||
| Computer Science | 26 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 | 3 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Services Technician | 15 | 10 | ||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 23 | |||
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 21 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 5 | 10 | 6 | |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 19 | |||
| History, General | 18 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 17 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 17 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 16 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 16 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 16 | |||
| Finance, General | 15 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 12 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 12 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 2 | 10 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 12 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 12 | |||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 11 | |||
| Economics, General | 11 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 | |||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 10 | |||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 8 | 2 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 10 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 10 | |||
| Journalism | 10 | |||
| Music, General | 10 | |||
| Project Management | 10 | |||
| Welding Technology & Welder | 10 | |||
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 9 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | 4 | ||
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 9 | |||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 5 | 4 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 9 | |||
| Air Traffic Controller | 8 | |||
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology & Technician | 8 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 8 | |||
| Legal Studies | 8 | |||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 7 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Public Administration | 7 | |||
| Sociology, General | 7 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 6 | |||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 3 | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 5 | |||
| Creative Writing | 4 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | |||
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 3 | |||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 3 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | |||
| Fire Protection, Other | 3 | |||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 3 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 3 | |||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 3 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 2 | |||
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 2 | |||
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 2 | |||
| Outdoor Education | 2 | |||
| Philosophy | 2 | |||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 1 | |||
| Architectural Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 1 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | |||
| Instrumentation Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 581 | 893 | 172 | 4 |
University of Alaska Anchorage has a graduation rate of 30%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 30% | 27% | 33% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Alaska Anchorage has published 5,162 scientific papers with 98,120 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, Geology, Ecology, Political Science, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 51 | 94 |
| 1992 | 59 | 130 |
| 1993 | 47 | 114 |
| 1994 | 47 | 161 |
| 1995 | 36 | 190 |
| 1996 | 48 | 218 |
| 1997 | 40 | 252 |
| 1998 | 57 | 336 |
| 1999 | 52 | 390 |
| 2000 | 39 | 448 |
| 2001 | 66 | 516 |
| 2002 | 69 | 574 |
| 2003 | 87 | 812 |
| 2004 | 84 | 748 |
| 2005 | 114 | 995 |
| 2006 | 104 | 1166 |
| 2007 | 114 | 1604 |
| 2008 | 140 | 1928 |
| 2009 | 123 | 2256 |
| 2010 | 183 | 2709 |
| 2011 | 183 | 3146 |
| 2012 | 178 | 3502 |
| 2013 | 205 | 4006 |
| 2014 | 235 | 4636 |
| 2015 | 243 | 5195 |
| 2016 | 201 | 5504 |
| 2017 | 257 | 5661 |
| 2018 | 257 | 6196 |
| 2019 | 246 | 7189 |
| 2020 | 369 | 7955 |
| 2021 | 336 | 8977 |
| 2022 | 304 | 9169 |
| 2023 | 317 | 9070 |
University of Alaska Anchorage alumni
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Kira Buckland
- Occupations
- actorvoice actor
- 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, Rebecca Bluegarden in Edens Zero, Celine and Elise Schwarzer in The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel series, Talim in Soulcalibur VI (including 2B as its guest character), Beatrice in Re:Zero, 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, and Kuki Shinobu in Genshin Impact.
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Mary Peltola
- Enrolled in the University of Alaska Anchorage
- Studied in 1997-1998
- Occupations
- judgepolitician
- Biography
-
Mary Sattler Peltola is an American politician and former tribal judge serving as the U.S. representative from Alaska's at-large congressional district since September 2022. 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 councillor and member of the Alaska House of Representatives.
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Mark Begich
- Occupations
- politicianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Mark Peter Begich is an American politician who served as a United States senator from Alaska from 2009 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously 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 | 1,530 |
| 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 |