University of Alaska Southeast: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3169 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #889 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #821 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 6 | In Alaska |
| #896 of 3,195 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
| Top50% | For 13 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 1,724
- Graduates
- 199
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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 24% 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% | 70% | 59% |
| Applicants | 466 | 159 | 307 |
| Admissions | 292 | 111 | 181 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 111 | 51 | 60 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 54 | 18 | 36 |
349 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
984 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 | 1055 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 217 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 154 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 142 (8%) |
| Asian | 84 (5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 64 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 24 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 19 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 17 (1%) |
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
- $8,177
- Students receiving aid
- 91%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,616 | $11,183 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,616 | $11,183 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,200 | $23,522 |
| Fee in-district | $1,344 | $1,482 |
| Fee in-state | $1,344 | $1,482 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,896 | $1,962 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 370 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,830 |
| Room charge | $5,830 |
| Meal charge | $4,000 |
University of Alaska Southeast majors
University of Alaska Southeast has granted 104 bachelor's degrees across 15 programs and 76 master's across 5 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 | 22 | 29 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 27 | 9 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 33 | 1 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 28 | ||
| Public Administration | 16 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | 14 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 6 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 6 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 6 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 5 | ||
| Public Health, General | 5 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 4 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 4 | ||
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 3 | ||
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 2 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 81 | 104 | 76 |
University of Alaska Southeast has a graduation rate of 25%, which is among the 8% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 25% | 26% | 24% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Alaska Southeast has published 1,369 scientific papers with 33,673 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, Oceanography, Engineering, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 | 27 |
| 1992 | 8 | 26 |
| 1993 | 19 | 35 |
| 1994 | 10 | 43 |
| 1995 | 8 | 38 |
| 1996 | 9 | 44 |
| 1997 | 18 | 61 |
| 1998 | 9 | 80 |
| 1999 | 13 | 76 |
| 2000 | 20 | 105 |
| 2001 | 24 | 146 |
| 2002 | 8 | 189 |
| 2003 | 21 | 194 |
| 2004 | 33 | 245 |
| 2005 | 31 | 294 |
| 2006 | 27 | 392 |
| 2007 | 40 | 495 |
| 2008 | 40 | 566 |
| 2009 | 55 | 703 |
| 2010 | 49 | 788 |
| 2011 | 48 | 1044 |
| 2012 | 50 | 1307 |
| 2013 | 70 | 1416 |
| 2014 | 47 | 1743 |
| 2015 | 61 | 1753 |
| 2016 | 49 | 1844 |
| 2017 | 73 | 2077 |
| 2018 | 67 | 2057 |
| 2019 | 81 | 2462 |
| 2020 | 82 | 2913 |
| 2021 | 88 | 3244 |
| 2022 | 67 | 3084 |
| 2023 | 70 | 3432 |
Notable alumni
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Mary Peltola
- Enrolled in the University of Alaska Southeast
- Studied in 1995-1997
- Occupations
- judgepolitician
- Biography
-
Mary Sattler Peltola is an American politician and former tribal judge serving as the U.S. representative from Alaska's at-large congressional district since September 2022. 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 councillor and member of the Alaska House of Representatives.
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Mia Costello
- Occupations
- politicianteacher
- Biography
-
Mia C. Costello is a Republican 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 40)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Tiffany Zulkosky is an American politician. She has served in the Alaska House of Representatives from District 38 since March 2018. Zulkosky is a Democrat and caucuses 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, is the only Alaska Native woman currently serving in the Alaska Legislature.
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Laddie Shaw
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Laddie 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 | 281 |
| 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 |