University of Alaska Southeast: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3248 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #899 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #831 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 6 | In Alaska |
| #970 of 3,409 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 1,678
- Graduates
- 240
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- uas.alaska.edu
University of Alaska Southeast Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Alaska Southeast has an acceptance rate of 63% and is among the top 25% 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 | 63% | 66% | 61% |
| Applicants | 320 | 114 | 206 |
| Admissions | 200 | 75 | 125 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 89 | 32 | 57 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 59 | 23 | 36 |
387 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
940 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | 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 | 1057 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 224 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 152 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 127 (7%) |
| Asian | 86 (5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 28 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 18 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.3%) |
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
- $7,974
- Students receiving aid
- 81%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,616 | $11,132 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,616 | $11,132 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,200 | $23,414 |
| Fee in-district | $1,344 | $1,476 |
| Fee in-state | $1,344 | $1,476 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,896 | $1,953 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 275 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,820 |
| Room charge | $6,100 |
| Meal charge | $6,720 |
University of Alaska Southeast majors
University of Alaska Southeast has granted 130 bachelor's degrees across 15 programs and 90 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Alaska Southeast.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | 37 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | 16 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | 19 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 22 | ||
| Public Administration | 19 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 13 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Public Health, General | 9 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 7 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 3 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 3 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 3 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 3 | ||
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 2 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 2 | ||
| Carpentry & Carpenter | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | ||
| Marine Transportation, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 67 | 130 | 90 |
University of Alaska Southeast has a graduation rate of 31%, which is among the 13% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 31% | 25% | 36% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Alaska Southeast has published 1,549 scientific papers with 44,787 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Engineering, Oceanography, and Paleontology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 37 |
| 1993 | 24 | 44 |
| 1994 | 10 | 65 |
| 1995 | 10 | 94 |
| 1996 | 11 | 83 |
| 1997 | 19 | 121 |
| 1998 | 9 | 131 |
| 1999 | 12 | 114 |
| 2000 | 22 | 177 |
| 2001 | 24 | 216 |
| 2002 | 15 | 246 |
| 2003 | 18 | 280 |
| 2004 | 33 | 324 |
| 2005 | 31 | 423 |
| 2006 | 27 | 491 |
| 2007 | 39 | 668 |
| 2008 | 44 | 698 |
| 2009 | 56 | 823 |
| 2010 | 52 | 921 |
| 2011 | 50 | 1248 |
| 2012 | 60 | 1498 |
| 2013 | 68 | 1662 |
| 2014 | 50 | 1934 |
| 2015 | 60 | 2050 |
| 2016 | 62 | 2148 |
| 2017 | 81 | 2543 |
| 2018 | 70 | 2427 |
| 2019 | 85 | 2859 |
| 2020 | 84 | 3417 |
| 2021 | 89 | 3909 |
| 2022 | 67 | 4054 |
| 2023 | 77 | 4210 |
| 2024 | 56 | 3963 |
Notable alumni
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Mary Peltola
- Enrolled in the University of Alaska Southeast
- Studied in 1995-1997
- 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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Mia Costello
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Mia C. Costello is a Republican politician from Alaska. She was member of the Alaska Senate from District K. She previously served from 2011 to 2015 in the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 20th District.
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Tiffany Zulkosky
- Years
- 1984-.. (age 41)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Tiffany Zulkosky is an American politician. She represented District 38 in the Alaska House of Representatives from 2018 until 2023, after she chose not to run for re-election. Zulkosky is a Democrat and caucused with the House Majority Caucus. In 2018, she was appointed by Governor Bill Walker and unanimously approved by House Democrats to fill the vacant seat in District 38. Zulkosky, who is Yup'ik, was the only Alaska Native woman to serve in the Alaska Legislature.
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Laddie Shaw
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ladislau Henry Shaw is an American politician. He is a Republican representing the 9th district in the Alaska House of Representatives.
General info
| Alternative names | UAS |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1956 |
| Motto | Learn, Engage, Change |
| Colors | navy blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 292 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 11066 Auke Lake Way Juneau, Alaska, 99801-8697 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 32,000 |
| Phone | 8774654827 |