Overview

University of Alaska Fairbanks is a University institution located in Fairbanks, AK, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address P.O. Box 757480
Fairbanks, AK  99775
United States

Contact Ms. Caitlin Lipka
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: uaf-admissions@alaska.edu
Phone: 907-474-6848

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American Indian/native American Studies
Area Studies, Other
Russian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Wildlife Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Business Administration And Management, General
Construction Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Computer Support Specialist
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Geological/geophysical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining And Mineral Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
American Indian/native American Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
Japanese Language And Literature
Linguistics
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/assistant
Medical/clinical Assistant
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions, Other
Public Health, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/technician
Computer Installation And Repair Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, General
Fishing And Fisheries Sciences And Management
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
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
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Community Organization And Advocacy
Social Work
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Science Technologies/technicians, Other
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management
Fire Science/fire-fighting
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,578

Applied

1,101

Accepted

5,704

Enrolled

Female Admissions

901

Females Applied

628

Females Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

676

Males Applied

473

Males Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.46

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Standardized test scores (for placement)

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	June 15th	January 1st	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	June 15th	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		540	650
SAT Math		520	630
ACT Composite		18	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,670

In-state

25,650

Out-of-state

8,670

In-district

Fees

1,975

Full-time student fees

11,990

Room & board

5,200

Room only

Financial Aid

10,793

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,195

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

14,167

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,789

Avg. Loan Aid

4,564

Avg. Grant Aid

8,996

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

53.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,704

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

20%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.77%
Black or African American	3.35%
White or Caucasian	53.11%
American Indian or Alaska Native	13.3%
Asian	3.13%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.6%
Two or more races	10.64%
Other	4.99%

Gender

Male (38.18%)

Female (61.82%)

Campus Life

Housing

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

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Starvation Gulch, SpringFest and Winter Carnival

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:
Chi Alpha, Yoga Club, Aurora Aerial Arts, Festival of Native Arts and Gender and Sexuality Alliance

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

Other Campus Security & Safety:
ID check at door of residence halls, crime prevention and safety workshops

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		Division 1	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing		Division 1	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Riflery	No	Division 1
Skiing (cross-country)	No	Division 1
Soccer		Division 1	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1	No
Ultimate Frisbee		Division 1	No
Volleyball		Division 1	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No	Division 1	No
Basketball	No	Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing	No	Division 1	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1	No
Riflery	No	Division 1
Skiing (cross-country)	No	Division 1
Soccer	No	Division 1	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No	Division 1	No
Volleyball	No	Division 1

Faculty

978

Total Faculty

6:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 475

Part-time - 503

Male - 650

Female - 328