Overview

University of Alaska Anchorage is a University institution located in Anchorage, AK, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 141629
3901 Old Seward Highway
Anchorage, AK  99508-8046
United States

Contact Enrollment Services
Email: enroll@uaa.alaska.edu
Phone: 907-786-1480
Fax: 907-786-4888

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Disability Studies		×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other		×
Business/commerce, General		×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Business/office Automation/technology/data Entry		×
Construction Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General	×
Hospitality Administration/management, General	×
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems, General	×
Management Science		×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Restaurant/food Services Management	×
Small Business Administration/management		×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General		×
Computer Programming, Specific Applications		×
Computer Science	×
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications		×
Information Science/studies		×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Education, General	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering, General	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering Technologies/technicians		×
Computer Engineering Technology/technician		×
Computer/computer Systems Technology/technician		×
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General		×
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician		×
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General		×
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other		×
Industrial Technology/technician		×
Instrumentation Technology/technician		×
Occupational Safety And Health Technology/technician		×
Petroleum Technology/technician		×
Surveying Technology/surveying
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/assistant		×
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General		×
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Japanese Language And Literature	×
Russian Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician		×
Dental Assisting/assistant		×
Dental Hygiene/hygienist		×
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician		×
Dietetics/dietitian	×
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)		×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Medical/clinical Assistant		×
Nursing Science
Physical Therapy Assistant		×
Pre-nursing Studies		×
Psychiatric/mental Health Services Technician
Public Health, General	×
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer		×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal		×
Legal Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Airframe Mechanics And Aircraft Maintenance Technology/technician		×
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician		×
Avionics Maintenance Technology/technician		×
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician		×
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/technician		×
Industrial Mechanics And Maintenance Technology/technician		×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Mathematics And Computer Science	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Sciences	×
Science, Technology And Society	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Outdoor Education		×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other	×
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/chef Training		×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Welding Technology/welder		×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General		×
Public Administration	×
Social Work	×
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Science Technologies/technicians, Other
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other	×
Fire Protection, Other		×
Fire Science/fire-fighting		×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General
Air Traffic Controller		×
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew		×
Aviation/airway Management And Operations		×
Construction/heavy Equipment/earthmoving Equipment Operation		×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music, General	×
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,431

Applied

2,369

Accepted

10,342

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,971

Females Applied

1,375

Females Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,460

Males Applied

994

Males Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.39

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 15th	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	520	630
SAT Math	-	500	630
ACT Composite	-	17	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,768

In-state

20,352

Out-of-state

6,768

In-district

Fees

1,397

Full-time student fees

15,648

Room & board

10,548

Room only

Financial Aid

11,836

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,301

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

2,999

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,344

Avg. Loan Aid

2,297

Avg. Grant Aid

3,296

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

64%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

10,342

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

7%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.77%
Black or African American	3.39%
White or Caucasian	49.45%
American Indian or Alaska Native	5.63%
Asian	9.51%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	3.47%
Two or more races	13.65%
Other	4.39%

Gender

Male (39.18%)

Female (60.82%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Not Reported
Housing requirements	Not Reported
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
UAA orientation programs and Great Alaska Shootout Basketball Tournament

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Accounting Club, African-American Students Association, Association of Latin-American Spanish Students, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship and Student Nurses Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 2
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	Division 2
Skiing (downhill)		Division 2
Soccer		No	No
Track And Field		Division 2	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2	No
Gymnastics		Division 2
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	Division 2
Skiing (downhill)		Division 2
Soccer		No	No
Track And Field		Division 2	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

950

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 516

Part-time - 434

Male - 418

Female - 532