University of Alaska Anchorage

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,192

2024 Average Net Price

$16,039

After Financial Aid

2023 Acceptance Rate

66.5%

4,277 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

10,493

42% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

28%

240 Graduates

About

University of Alaska Anchorage is a higher education institution located in Anchorage Municipality, AK. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of Alaska Anchorage were Liberal Arts & Sciences (246 degrees awarded), Pre-Nursing Studies (82 degrees), and Other Industrial Production Technology (21 degrees).

In 2024, 1,698 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Alaska Anchorage. 61.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (913 degrees), 4.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (188 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Alaska Anchorage is $6,192, which is $−17,808 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Alaska Anchorage is $6,192, which is $17,808 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,039.

In 2024, 44% of undergraduate students attending University of Alaska Anchorage received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,192

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Alaska Anchorage was $6,192. The cost of tuition at University of Alaska Anchorage is $−17,808 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Alaska Anchorage (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,039

2024 Value

15.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Alaska Anchorage had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,039. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Alaska Anchorage grew by 15.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Alaska Anchorage (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,030

Room and Board

$720

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Alaska Anchorage was of $14,030 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 14.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $720. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Alaska Anchorage (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at University of Alaska Anchorage received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.22% with respect to 2023, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Alaska Anchorage (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Alaska Anchorage received 4,277 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 6.79% annual growth. Out of those 4,277 applicants, 2,845 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.5% acceptance rate.

There were 10,493 students enrolled at University of Alaska Anchorage in 2024.

University of Alaska Anchorage has an overall enrollment yield of 45.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,845

Accepted Out of 4,277

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Alaska Anchorage was 66.5% (2,845 admissions from 4,277 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 65.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 6.79%, while admissions grew by 8.75%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Alaska Anchorage (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Alaska Anchorage had a total enrollment of 10,493 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Alaska Anchorage is 4,403 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,090. This means that 42% of students enrolled at University of Alaska Anchorage are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Alaska Anchorage, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.1% White, 11.1% Two or More Races, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 9.49% Asian, 5.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.12% Black or African American, and 0.705% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Alaska Anchorage in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.9%), followed by White Male (22%) and Asian Female (6.91%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.4%), followed by White Male (17.4%) and Two or More Races Female (8.29%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Alaska Anchorage in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,493 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Alaska Anchorage is 4,403 and the part-time enrollment is 6,090. This means that 42% of students enrolled at University of Alaska Anchorage are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Alaska Anchorage (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Alaska Anchorage was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Alaska Anchorage had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Alaska Anchorage (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,737 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,160 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,052 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Alaska Anchorage is 45.1% White, 11.1% Two or More Races, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 9.49% Asian, 5.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.12% Black or African American, and 0.705% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,423 students (13.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 384 more women than men received degrees from University of Alaska Anchorage. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage is white (913 degrees awarded). There were 4.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (188 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of Alaska Anchorage is Liberal Arts & Sciences (246 degrees awarded), followed by Pre-Nursing Studies (82 degrees) and Other Industrial Production Technology (21 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Alaska Anchorage, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Transportation (28 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (71 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Alaska Anchorage are Social workers, all other (147,770 people), Other managers (68,456 people), Software developers (39,182 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,412 people), and Social & community service managers (28,628 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Alaska Anchorage in 2024 are Science Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Transportation (28 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (71 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (71 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (47 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Alaska Anchorage are Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at University of Alaska Anchorage are Science Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Transportation (28 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (71 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (71 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (47 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Alaska Anchorage are Elementary & secondary schools (97,140 people), Individual & family services (95,552 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (70,745 people), Computer Systems Design (57,997 people), and Outpatient care centers (55,400 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Alaska Anchorage.

Most Common (2024)

Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
37 degrees awarded
Outdoor Education
4 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Alaska Anchorage was Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of Alaska Anchorage according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

657

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,041

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 657 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alaska Anchorage, which is 0.631 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,041).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Alaska Anchorage by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 88 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alaska Anchorage in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.557 times less than the 158 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 158 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alaska Anchorage in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.8 times more than the 88 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 14% of students graduating from University of Alaska Anchorage completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (34.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Alaska Anchorage is Male and White (34.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.33% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
913 degrees awarded
Asian
188 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
178 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Alaska Anchorage is white (913 degrees awarded). There were 4.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (188 degrees).

5.24% of degree recipients (89 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,062 degrees awarded
White Female
1,033 degrees awarded
White Female
1,019 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Alaska Anchorage is white female (1,062 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,033 degrees).

Operations

University of Alaska Anchorage has an endowment valued at nearly $101M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 904k (0.895%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Alaska Anchorage had a total salary expenditure of 316M. University of Alaska Anchorage employs 173 Assistant professors, 122 Professors and 94 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Alaska Anchorage are Female Assistant professor (109), Male Professor (70), and Male Assistant professor (64).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Alaska Anchorage are: Office and Administrative Support, with 258 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 154 employees, and Management with 138 employees.

Endowment

$101M

2024 Endowment

7.7%

growth from 2023

University of Alaska Anchorage has an endowment valued at about $101M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Alaska Anchorage grew 7.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $55.1M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Alaska Anchorage (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$27M - Federal
$19M - State
$3.31M - Local

As of 2024, University of Alaska Anchorage received $27M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $19M from state grants and contracts, and $3.31M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$136M

2024 Salaries

13%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Alaska Anchorage paid a median of $136M in salaries, which represents 43.1% of their overall expenditure ($316M) and a 13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.26% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.28% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$38.8M

Instructional Salaries

425

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Alaska Anchorage paid a total of $38.8M to 425 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Alaska Anchorage were Office and Administrative Support with 258 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 154 employees, and Management with 138 employees.

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