University of Alaska Anchorage: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6188 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1708 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1621 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 6 | In Alaska |
| #2 of 2 | In Anchorage |
| #551 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 73 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 9,853
- Graduates
- 640
- 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 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
4,123 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,393 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
The University of Alaska Anchorage has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4737 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1423 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 1160 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 1052 (10%) |
| Asian | 996 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 327 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 166 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 145 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 74 (0.7%) |
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
- $7,221
- Students receiving aid
- 79%
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 | $1,546 | $1,298 |
| Fee in-state | $1,546 | $1,298 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,546 | $1,298 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 996 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,166 |
| Room charge | $7,666 |
| Meal charge | $6,500 |
University of Alaska Anchorage majors
University of Alaska Anchorage has granted 717 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 166 master's across 20 programs, and 3 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 | 246 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 122 | 18 | ||
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 82 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 45 | 22 | ||
| Psychology, General | 59 | 3 | ||
| Social Work | 18 | 37 | ||
| Public Health, General | 38 | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 16 | 27 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | 3 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 24 | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 24 | |||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 23 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 22 | |||
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 21 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 20 | |||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 9 | 11 | ||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 19 | |||
| Science Technologies & Technicians, Other | 3 | 16 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 16 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | 1 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Services Technician | 8 | 8 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 11 | 4 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 10 | 5 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 14 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 14 | |||
| History, General | 14 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | |||
| Project Management | 14 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 13 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 12 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 12 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 11 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 10 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 9 | |||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 9 | |||
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 8 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 8 | |||
| Economics, General | 8 | |||
| Finance, General | 8 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 8 | |||
| Legal Studies | 8 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 8 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 2 | 5 | ||
| Fire Protection, Other | 7 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 7 | |||
| Journalism | 7 | |||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 2 | 5 | ||
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 6 | |||
| Architectural Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 6 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | 5 | ||
| Outdoor Education | 6 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 5 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |||
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 4 | |||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 4 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | |||
| Instrumentation Technology & Technician | 4 | |||
| Music, General | 4 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 4 | |||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | |||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 3 | |||
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 3 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 1 | 2 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | |||
| Air Traffic Controller | 2 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 2 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 2 | |||
| Public Administration | 2 | |||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | |||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 | |||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 1 | |||
| Sociology, General | 1 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 1 | |||
| Welding Technology & Welder | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 529 | 717 | 166 | 3 |
University of Alaska Anchorage has a graduation rate of 30%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Alaska Anchorage has published 6,405 scientific papers with 163,107 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 52 | 153 |
| 1994 | 51 | 209 |
| 1995 | 40 | 230 |
| 1996 | 54 | 279 |
| 1997 | 44 | 310 |
| 1998 | 61 | 426 |
| 1999 | 59 | 515 |
| 2000 | 52 | 606 |
| 2001 | 91 | 688 |
| 2002 | 80 | 777 |
| 2003 | 92 | 925 |
| 2004 | 92 | 1016 |
| 2005 | 118 | 1332 |
| 2006 | 123 | 1492 |
| 2007 | 127 | 2142 |
| 2008 | 140 | 2552 |
| 2009 | 139 | 3050 |
| 2010 | 209 | 3453 |
| 2011 | 208 | 4199 |
| 2012 | 198 | 4854 |
| 2013 | 237 | 5428 |
| 2014 | 266 | 6354 |
| 2015 | 270 | 7062 |
| 2016 | 238 | 7872 |
| 2017 | 296 | 8552 |
| 2018 | 268 | 9025 |
| 2019 | 301 | 11016 |
| 2020 | 439 | 12211 |
| 2021 | 434 | 14458 |
| 2022 | 348 | 12893 |
| 2023 | 439 | 14234 |
| 2024 | 301 | 12932 |
| 2025 | 166 | 11758 |
University of Alaska Anchorage alumni
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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 moderate Blue Dog Democrat, 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. As of 2025, Peltola is the most recent Democrat to have won or held statewide office in Alaska.
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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 and Reimi Sugimoto in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, 2B in Nier: Automata, Trucy Wright in the Ace Attorney series, Hiyoko Saionji and Kirumi Tojo in the Danganronpa series, Mitsuri Kanroji in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, 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, Falke in Street Fighter V, Edna in Tales of Zestiria, Mary Saotome in Kakegurui, Yung in Godzilla Singular Point, Ayumi Otosaka in Charlotte, Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld in The Asterisk War, Kuki Shinobu in Genshin Impact, and Marie in Skullgirls.
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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. As of 2026, he is the most recent Democrat to serve Alaska in the U.S. Senate.
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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 | 1,770 |
| 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 |