University of Alaska Anchorage, AK
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Main Campus
University of Alaska Anchorage Rankings
Affordability78
Selectivity5
Retention19
Graduation1
Earnings37
Diversity76
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Alaska Anchorage
33%
Bachelor’s
27%
Associate’s
40%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education3%
Engineering5%
Engineering Technologies6%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs24%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities12%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Personal and Culinary Services1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Precision Production1%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Science Technologies1%
Social Sciences3%
Transportation and Materials Moving3%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of Alaska Anchorage
81%
Admission Rate
495
Median SAT Math
460
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)430–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)440–480
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Alaska Anchorage
$9K
In-State Tuition
$25K
Out-of-State Tuition
$20K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $18K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Alaska Anchorage
22%
Receive Federal Loans
$11K
Median Federal Debt
55%
Repayment Rate
$213
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 45% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 11% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $9K | $9K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $9K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $22K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $4K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 50% | 49% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 55% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 59% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 68% | 62% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Alaska Anchorage
67%
Retention Rate
18%
Transfer Rate
39%
Withdrawal Rate
27%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 11% | 32% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 27% | 42% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 32% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 26% | 53% | 53% |
| Black | 19% | 43% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 36% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24% | 56% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 11% | 31% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24% | 47% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 42% | 41% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 26% | 52% | 44% |
| Other race | 25% | 35% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Alaska Anchorage
85%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$55K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 85% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 84% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 85% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 81% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 83% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $5K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $55K | $51K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $78K | $66K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Alaska Anchorage
10,482
Undergraduates
71%
Full-time Undergrads
25
Avg Entry Age
759
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 57% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 43% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 3% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 44% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 6% | 29% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2% | 2% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | <1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 6% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 19% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 15% | 14% |
| >$110K | 19% | 21% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Alaska Anchorage, AK
Alaska Pacific University
1 miles, E
Alaska Career College
1 miles, SW
Alaska Bible College
37 miles, NE
Alaska Christian College
65 miles, SW