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Summary
University of Alaska--Anchorage is a public institution that was founded in 1954. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,890, its setting is city, and the campus size is 362 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Alaska--Anchorage's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 58. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,296 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,936 (2012-13).
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The mission of the University of Alaska Anchorage is to discover and disseminate knowledge through teaching, research, engagement, and creative expression. Located in Anchorage and on community campuses in South Central Alaska, UAA is committed to serving the higher education needs of the state, its communities, and its diverse peoples. The University of Alaska Anchorage is an open access university with academic programs leading to occupational endorsements; undergraduate and graduate certificates; and associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees in a rich, diverse, and inclusive environment. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1954 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $43,084,132 |
Applying
When applying to University of Alaska--Anchorage, it's important to note the application deadline is July 1. The application fee at University of Alaska--Anchorage is $50. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 79.6 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 79.6% |
| Application deadline | July 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Alaska--Anchorage is 19:1, and the school has 52.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Alaska--Anchorage include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Psychology; Social Sciences; and Engineering. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 71.8 percent.
Student Life
University of Alaska--Anchorage has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,890, with a gender distribution of 41.5 percent male students and 58.5 percent female students. University of Alaska--Anchorage is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 18,898 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
University of Alaska--Anchorage offers a number of student services including placement service, day care, and health service. University of Alaska--Anchorage also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of Alaska--Anchorage, 55 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of Alaska--Anchorage.
| Students who have cars on campus | 55% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
At University of Alaska--Anchorage, 49.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $2,440.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $6,296 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $17,936 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $9,827 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
