University of Alaska Southeast: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4361 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1206 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1131 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 6 | In Alaska |
| #971 of 3,467 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
| Top50% | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 1,768
- Graduates
- 232
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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% | 80% | 54% |
| Applicants | 346 | 127 | 219 |
| Admissions | 219 | 101 | 118 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 90 | 40 | 50 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 75 | 28 | 47 |
440 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
887 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 | 1090 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 251 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 171 (9%) |
| Asian | 103 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 94 (5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 76 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 31 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 25 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.4%) |
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
- $7,234
- Students receiving aid
- 84%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,616 | $10,773 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,616 | $10,773 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,200 | $22,659 |
| Fee in-district | $1,440 | $1,260 |
| Fee in-state | $1,440 | $1,260 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,440 | $1,260 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 265 |
|---|---|
| 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 103 bachelor's degrees across 11 programs and 65 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 | 13 | 35 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 33 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | 12 | |
| Public Administration | 16 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 15 | ||
| Public Health, General | 13 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 12 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | 6 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 6 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 4 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 4 | ||
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 2 | ||
| Marine Transportation, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 77 | 103 | 65 |
University of Alaska Southeast has a graduation rate of 28%, which is among the 9% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 30% | 26% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Alaska Southeast has published 1,589 scientific papers with 47,772 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Oceanography, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 24 | 44 |
| 1994 | 10 | 65 |
| 1995 | 10 | 95 |
| 1996 | 11 | 83 |
| 1997 | 19 | 121 |
| 1998 | 9 | 130 |
| 1999 | 12 | 114 |
| 2000 | 22 | 177 |
| 2001 | 24 | 216 |
| 2002 | 15 | 246 |
| 2003 | 18 | 280 |
| 2004 | 33 | 324 |
| 2005 | 31 | 423 |
| 2006 | 27 | 493 |
| 2007 | 39 | 668 |
| 2008 | 44 | 698 |
| 2009 | 56 | 823 |
| 2010 | 52 | 923 |
| 2011 | 50 | 1248 |
| 2012 | 60 | 1498 |
| 2013 | 68 | 1663 |
| 2014 | 50 | 1935 |
| 2015 | 60 | 2047 |
| 2016 | 62 | 2151 |
| 2017 | 81 | 2541 |
| 2018 | 70 | 2426 |
| 2019 | 85 | 2856 |
| 2020 | 84 | 3418 |
| 2021 | 89 | 3906 |
| 2022 | 67 | 4051 |
| 2023 | 77 | 4217 |
| 2024 | 60 | 3994 |
| 2025 | 47 | 3865 |
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 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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Mia Costello
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Mia C. Costello is a Republican politician from Alaska. She is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 15th district. She previously represented the 20th district from 2011 to 2015 and served as a member of the Alaska Senate, representing District K from 2015 to 2023.
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Tiffany Zulkosky
- Years
- 1984-.. (age 42)
- 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
- military personnelcivil servantpolitician
- Biography
-
Ladislau Henry Shaw is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he has represented the 9th and 26th districts 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 | 300 |
| 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 |