University of Alaska Fairbanks: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #567 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #202 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #177 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #1 of 6 | In Alaska |
| #58 of 4,619 | For Oceanography |
| Top50% | For 125 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 5,638
- Graduates
- 1,002
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- uaf.edu
University of Alaska Fairbanks Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Alaska Fairbanks 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.
1,961 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,065 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
The University of Alaska Fairbanks 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 | 3541 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 640 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 577 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 479 (8%) |
| Asian | 220 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 187 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 178 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 170 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 33 (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
- $10,102
- Students receiving aid
- 89%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,936 | $11,459 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,936 | $11,459 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,520 | $23,492 |
| Fee in-district | $1,704 | $1,722 |
| Fee in-state | $1,704 | $1,722 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,232 | $2,211 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,746 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,450 |
| Room charge | $5,200 |
| Meal charge | $5,250 |
University of Alaska Fairbanks majors
University of Alaska Fairbanks has granted 444 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs, 178 master's across 30 programs, and 31 doctorate degrees across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | 51 | 37 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 72 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | 45 | 1 | 4 |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 32 | 16 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 | 7 | 1 | |
| Psychology, General | 36 | |||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 16 | 11 | 4 | |
| Social Work | 23 | |||
| Accounting | 21 | |||
| Education, General | 20 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 16 | 2 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 17 | |||
| Natural Sciences | 16 | |||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 15 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 10 | 2 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 12 | |||
| Computer Support Specialist | 11 | |||
| International Public Health & International Health | 11 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 11 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 | 1 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 6 | 4 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 10 | |||
| Geological & Geophysical Engineering | 9 | 1 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | 5 | 2 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 6 | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | |||
| Child Development | 8 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | 1 | ||
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 8 | |||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 8 | |||
| Physics, General | 5 | 3 | ||
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology & Technician | 7 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
| Area Studies, Other | 3 | 4 | ||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 6 | |||
| Computer Science | 5 | 1 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 | 2 | ||
| Geophysics and Seismology | 3 | 3 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 6 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | 5 | |||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 5 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 4 | |||
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 4 | |||
| Statistics, General | 4 | |||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 3 | |||
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 2 | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 2 | |||
| Biochemistry | 2 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 2 | |||
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 2 | |||
| Geography | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Petroleum Engineering | 2 | |||
| Philosophy | 2 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 2 | |||
| Astrophysics | 1 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 1 | |||
| Engineering, General | 1 | |||
| Journalism | 1 | |||
| Linguistics | 1 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Public Health, General | 1 | |||
| Water Resources Engineering | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 192 | 444 | 178 | 31 |
University of Alaska Fairbanks has a graduation rate of 32%, which is among the 14% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 30% | 34% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a world-class research university with 26,575 scientific papers published and 1,029,189 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Oceanography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 252 | 2399 |
| 1993 | 267 | 2749 |
| 1994 | 260 | 2888 |
| 1995 | 242 | 3356 |
| 1996 | 234 | 3697 |
| 1997 | 288 | 4157 |
| 1998 | 279 | 4339 |
| 1999 | 340 | 4409 |
| 2000 | 346 | 5837 |
| 2001 | 366 | 6771 |
| 2002 | 491 | 8175 |
| 2003 | 520 | 9887 |
| 2004 | 514 | 11065 |
| 2005 | 618 | 13862 |
| 2006 | 605 | 14849 |
| 2007 | 679 | 18169 |
| 2008 | 732 | 20779 |
| 2009 | 847 | 23524 |
| 2010 | 747 | 26570 |
| 2011 | 939 | 33371 |
| 2012 | 805 | 35844 |
| 2013 | 912 | 40529 |
| 2014 | 979 | 43807 |
| 2015 | 1108 | 47436 |
| 2016 | 990 | 48042 |
| 2017 | 912 | 49821 |
| 2018 | 914 | 55044 |
| 2019 | 931 | 60743 |
| 2020 | 2167 | 72182 |
| 2021 | 1140 | 85999 |
| 2022 | 1065 | 81948 |
| 2023 | 1035 | 79427 |
| 2024 | 988 | 73764 |
University of Alaska Fairbanks alumni
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Tom Emmer
- Enrolled in the University of Alaska Fairbanks
- In 1984 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianradio personalitylawyer
- Biography
-
Thomas Earl Emmer Jr. is an American attorney and politician who has served as majority whip in the United States House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he has represented Minnesota's 6th congressional district since 2015.
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Mike J. Dunleavy
- Occupations
- school teacherpolitician
- Biography
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Michael James Dunleavy is an American educator and politician serving as the 12th governor of Alaska since 2018. A Republican, he was a member of the Alaska Senate from 2013 to 2018. He defeated former U.S. senator Mark Begich in the 2018 gubernatorial election after incumbent governor Bill Walker dropped out of the race. He was reelected in 2022.
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Mary Peltola
- Enrolled in the University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Studied in 1994-1995
- Occupations
- politicianjudge
- Biography
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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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Colton Parayko
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Colton Parayko is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and alternate captain for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). Growing up in St. Albert, Alberta, Parayko played minor ice hockey with the St. Albert Flyers and Fort McMurray Oil Barons before earning a scholarship to the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He went overlooked and undrafted in his first year of NHL eligibility before being selected 86th overall as a 19-year-old in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues. Following the draft, Parayko played three seasons with the Alaska Nanooks, earning All-Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) First Team and West Second-Team All-American honors. He concluded his collegiate career in 2015 to begin his professional career within the Blues organization.
General info
| Alternative names | UAF |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1917 |
| Motto | Ad summum |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 2,117 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1731 South Chandalar Drive Fairbanks, Alaska, 99775 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 33,000 |
| Phone | 9074747034 |