University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,738
Avg Cost (In-State)
$21,322
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
29.3%
Graduation Rate
7,212
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
0
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$50
Interview
Not required
Essays: No essay required for standard admission
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$42,313
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$51,871
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
29%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $86,823 | $93,001 | 138 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $51,451 | $63,122 | 57 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $65,560 | $77,625 | 41 |
| Psychology, General. | $36,497 | $51,858 | 37 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $71,501 | $98,156 | 33 |
| Air Transportation. | $40,796 | $80,981 | 28 |
| Public Health. | $42,552 | $53,245 | 26 |
| Marketing. | $43,944 | — | 26 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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Early Action priority deadlines unlock the biggest merit pools
~$15k valueAt many public universities, applying by the EA deadline (Nov 1) instead of regular (Feb 1) decides whether you're considered for the top merit awards.
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Source ↗File FAFSA the day it opens
~$5k valueMost schools award state and institutional aid first-come-first-served from a fixed pool. Filing FAFSA in October beats filing in February by thousands.
Who it helps: Every student applying for need-based aid, but especially families relying on state grants or institutional aid.
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Most selective private colleges use the CSS Profile in addition to FAFSA. It costs $25 + $16/school and reaches deeper into family finances than FAFSA does.
Who it helps: Any student applying to a private 4-year with significant institutional aid needs.
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Source ↗Scholarships
Scholarships you may qualify for.
Anchorage Promise (UAA)
Tuition + fees at UAA + Mat-Su
localAnchorage School District HS grads attending UAA or UAA-Mat-Su.
Deadline: Through UAA
Learn more ↗University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor's Scholarship
Up to full tuition + fees + stipend
universityTop UAA incoming freshmen via competitive process.
Deadline: Through admission
Learn more ↗University of Alaska Fairbanks Chancellor's Scholarship
Up to full tuition + fees + stipend
universityTop UAF incoming freshmen via competitive process.
Deadline: Through admission
Learn more ↗Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP) Scholarships
Full tuition + stipend through UA system
nationalAlaska Native / American Indian students pursuing STEM degrees at University of Alaska campuses.
Deadline: Rolling
Learn more ↗Cook Inlet Tribal Council Scholarships
$500-$5,000
localAlaska Native and American Indian students residing in the Cook Inlet region.
Deadline: Spring
Learn more ↗Calista Education and Culture Scholarships
$500-$5,000
localCalista shareholders + descendants (Yup'ik / Cup'ik of SW Alaska).
Deadline: Spring
Learn more ↗Alaska Chafee Education and Training Voucher
Up to $5,000/year
stateAK current/former foster youth ages 14-23; AK Office of Children's Services Chafee.
Deadline: Rolling
Learn more ↗Alaska Community Foundation Scholarship
$500-$10,000
localHS seniors from Anchorage / Alaska via Alaska community foundation funds; multiple sub-awards.
Deadline: Varies
Learn more ↗Alaska Teacher Tomorrow Loan Forgiveness
Up to $30,000 over 5 years
stateAK teachers committing to 5+ years in rural Alaska school districts.
Deadline: Annual
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What it actually costs your family.
Average net price (tuition, fees, room/board minus grant aid) by household income tier, AY 2023–24. Source: IPEDS NPRC1.
| Household income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $11,582 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $13,401 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $16,662 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $18,826 |
| $110,001+ | $20,975 |
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Class profile
Who actually goes here.
From the most recent Common Data Set and IPEDS.
18.5%
% Pell-eligible
Federal Pell grant recipients
38.9%
% first-generation
First in family to attend college
22.4%
% URM
Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native combined
70.7%
1st-to-2nd year retention
Freshmen who return as sophomores
29.7%
6-year grad rate
Graduate within 150% normal time
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