University of Alaska Fairbanks: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #586 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #206 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #182 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #1 of 6 | In Alaska |
| #65 of 4,656 | For Oceanography |
| Top50% | For 124 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 5,827
- Graduates
- 1,066
- 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.
2,069 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,040 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 | 3693 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 721 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 609 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 482 (8%) |
| Asian | 214 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 188 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 181 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 168 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 30 (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
- $10,424
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,936 | $11,447 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,936 | $11,447 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,520 | $23,467 |
| Fee in-district | $1,800 | $1,593 |
| Fee in-state | $1,800 | $1,593 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,800 | $1,593 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,746 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,590 |
| Room charge | $5,200 |
| Meal charge | $5,390 |
University of Alaska Fairbanks majors
University of Alaska Fairbanks has granted 461 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs, 198 master's across 33 programs, and 31 doctorate degrees across 13 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 | 17 | 43 | 41 | |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 26 | 19 | 16 | 4 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 64 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 | 7 | 6 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 31 | 19 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | 40 | 5 | |
| Psychology, General | 40 | |||
| Social Work | 24 | |||
| Accounting | 23 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | 9 | 4 | |
| Education, General | 16 | |||
| Computer Science | 12 | 3 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 15 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 11 | 3 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 6 | 8 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 14 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 10 | 4 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10 | 3 | ||
| Child Development | 12 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | 2 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 10 | 1 | ||
| Computer Support Specialist | 11 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | |||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 10 | |||
| International Public Health & International Health | 10 | |||
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 6 | 4 | ||
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 6 | 3 | 1 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 9 | |||
| Physics, General | 3 | 4 | 2 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 9 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | 2 | ||
| History, General | 7 | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 6 | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | 1 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 6 | |||
| Statistics, General | 6 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | 1 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 5 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | |||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 4 | |||
| Area Studies, Other | 1 | 3 | ||
| Creative Writing | 4 | |||
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 4 | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 4 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |||
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 3 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 3 | |||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 3 | |||
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 3 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 | 2 | ||
| Geophysics and Seismology | 1 | 2 | ||
| Linguistics | 2 | 1 | ||
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology & Technician | 2 | |||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 2 | |||
| Engineering, General | 2 | |||
| Geological & Geophysical Engineering | 1 | 1 | ||
| Petroleum Engineering | 2 | |||
| Water Resources Engineering | 2 | |||
| Astrophysics | 1 | |||
| Biochemistry | 1 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | |||
| Chemistry, Other | 1 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | |||
| Engineering, Other | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | |||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 1 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 1 | |||
| Science Technologies & Technicians, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 191 | 461 | 198 | 31 |
University of Alaska Fairbanks has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 20% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 42% | 34% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a world-class research university with 27,179 scientific papers published and 1,081,066 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 267 | 2753 |
| 1994 | 260 | 2901 |
| 1995 | 242 | 3356 |
| 1996 | 234 | 3714 |
| 1997 | 288 | 4159 |
| 1998 | 279 | 4342 |
| 1999 | 340 | 4408 |
| 2000 | 346 | 5853 |
| 2001 | 366 | 6777 |
| 2002 | 491 | 8180 |
| 2003 | 520 | 9894 |
| 2004 | 514 | 11070 |
| 2005 | 618 | 13869 |
| 2006 | 606 | 14848 |
| 2007 | 679 | 18173 |
| 2008 | 732 | 20780 |
| 2009 | 850 | 23526 |
| 2010 | 746 | 26582 |
| 2011 | 939 | 33385 |
| 2012 | 806 | 35892 |
| 2013 | 912 | 40528 |
| 2014 | 978 | 43833 |
| 2015 | 1108 | 47441 |
| 2016 | 991 | 48095 |
| 2017 | 913 | 49843 |
| 2018 | 915 | 55067 |
| 2019 | 932 | 60860 |
| 2020 | 2169 | 72230 |
| 2021 | 1145 | 86277 |
| 2022 | 1070 | 82407 |
| 2023 | 1036 | 79823 |
| 2024 | 1007 | 74695 |
| 2025 | 715 | 64476 |
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
- radio personalitylawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Thomas Earl Emmer Jr. is an American attorney, lobbyist, 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. During his tenure in Congress, he has been known as a staunch advocate for the crypto industry.
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Mike J. Dunleavy
- Occupations
- school superintendentpoliticianschool teacher
- Biography
-
Michael James Dunleavy is an American politician and educator serving since 2018 as the 12th governor of Alaska. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2013 to 2018 as a member of the Alaska Senate. He defeated former U.S. senator Mark Begich in the 2018 gubernatorial election after incumbent governor Bill Walker dropped out of the race, and 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 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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Colton Parayko
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Colton Wyatt Parayko is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a 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 | 2,247 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1731 South Chandalar Drive Fairbanks, Alaska, 99775 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 33,000 |
| Phone | 9074747034 |