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    University of Alaska Fairbanks

    Fairbanks, AK · West

    SAT mid-50
    1175-1295
    Cost after aid
    $10,892
    Graduation rate
    38%

    What University of Alaska Fairbanks says matters

    How University of Alaska Fairbanks rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    72%
    1,106 of 1,536
    Yield
    67%
    738 enrolled
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Very important

    • Academic GPA

    Considered

    • Standardized test scores

    Not considered

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Class rank
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • Character or personal qualities
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure University of Alaska Fairbanks published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission151

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    Y
    Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission
    15-Jun
    If necessary, use this space to clarify your test policies (e.g., if tests are recommended for some students, or if tests are not required of some students due to differences by academic program, student academic background, or if other examinations may be considered in lieu of the SAT and ACT):
    UAF does not require ACT/SAT test scores for admission to any undergraduate
    SAT
    X
    ACT
    X
    CLEP
    X

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    1,634
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    3,224
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    35
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    984
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    2,056
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    15
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    332
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    43
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    346
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    114
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    1
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    3,677
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    3,749
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    848
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,536
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    1,106
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    738
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    3,997
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    2,512
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    133
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    31
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    31
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    4
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    250
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    136
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    37

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    N
    Number of wait-listed students admitted:
    'Y' or 'N' 'Y' or 'N'

    Admissions Requirements

    Require
    x
    Total academic units
    Units Units
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    3
    Of these, units that must be lab
    1
    Social studies
    3
    Foreign language
    2

    Basis for Selection

    selective admission for out-of-state students
    selective admission for out-of-state students
    selective admission to some programs
    selective admission to some programs
    Rigor of secondary school record
    Not Considered
    Class rank
    Not Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Considered
    Application Essay
    Not Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Not Considered
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Not Considered
    Talent/ability
    Not Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Not Considered
    First generation
    Not Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Not Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Not Considered
    Work experience
    Not Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Not Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.14
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.11
    Submitting SAT Scores
    127
    Submitting ACT Scores
    101
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,050
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,070
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,280
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    550
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    610
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    200
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    700
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    520
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    500
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    18%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    23%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    28%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    16%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    22%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    27%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    15%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    16%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    27%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    15.79
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    41.05
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    32.63
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    9.47
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
    1.05
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    100
    SAT Math: 700-800
    9.38
    SAT Math: 600-699
    25
    SAT Math: 500-599
    39.58
    SAT Math: 400-499
    26.04
    SAT Math: Total
    100
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    6.32
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    34.74
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    43.16
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    15.79
    SAT Composite: Total
    100
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    14.29
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    30.16
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    28.57
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    26.98
    ACT Composite: Total
    100
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    2.0%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    9.0%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    26%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    74%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    48%
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    5.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    48%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    23%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    8.3%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    4.2%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    12%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    83%
    Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    2.7%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    34%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    18%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    12%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    11%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    18%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    4.6%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    21%
    Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    3.2%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    36%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    19%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    12%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    9.5%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    16%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    3.9%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    17%
    Total
    100
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.37

    Admission Policies

    Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
    Yes
    Same fee
    X
    Application closing date (fall)
    6
    Priority Date
    15
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    X
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 Year
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    Yes
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    No
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    No
    Transfer Admission18

    Application for Admission

    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    D9
    Summer
    Closing Date Closing Date
    Summer
    Notification Date Notification Date
    Summer
    Reply Date Reply Date
    Summer
    Rolling Admission Rolling Admission
    Fall
    x
    Spring
    x
    Summer
    x
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any C- Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be Number Unit Type - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at 15 Credit Hours Number Unit Type - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at 30 Credit Hours - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes or No Yes Yes Yes Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes or No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: No set limit for D19 or D20. Must meet residency requirement. Credits may be awarded for Yes If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://catalog.uaf.edu/getting-started/transferring-credits/ American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) Maximum credits transferred depends on specific degree for transfers from two- or four-year IHEs. Transfer students with fewer than 30 transferrable credit hours must also meet the first year admission ##

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:
    15
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    30
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://catalog.uaf.edu/getting-started/transferring-credits/
    Academic Offerings and Policies24

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    x
    Cross-registration
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    x
    Dual enrollment
    x
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    X
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    X
    External degree program
    X
    Honors Program
    x
    Independent study
    x
    Internships
    X
    Student-designed major
    x
    Study abroad
    x
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X
    Weekend college
    X
    Other (specify):
    Cooperative Education Program

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    x
    English (including composition)
    X
    Humanities
    x
    Mathematics
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Other (describe):
    Alaska Native- themed course
    Student Life37

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    20%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    46%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    7.0%
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    23%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    Average
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    37%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    Average
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    20
    Average age of full-time students
    22
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    26

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    x
    Choral groups
    X
    Concert band
    x
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Literary magazine
    x
    Model UN
    x
    Music ensembles
    x
    Musical theater
    X
    Opera
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    x
    Symphony orchestra
    x

    ROTC

    On Campus
    x
    At Cooperating Institution
    Response Text
    At Cooperating Institution
    Response Text
    Name of Cooperating Institution
    Response 'x'
    At Cooperating Institution
    Response Text

    Housing

    Apartments for married students
    X
    Apartments for single students
    X
    Special housing for disabled students
    X
    Theme housing
    X
    Wellness housing
    X
    Living Learning Communities
    X
    Annual Expenses39

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://www.uaf.edu/finaid/costs/net-price-calculator.php
    If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.
    Credits
    Please provide an approximate date (i.e., month/day) when your institution's final 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance will be available:
    Response 'Y' or 'N'

    Public Tuition

    Tuition: In-district
    8940
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    8940
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    26940
    Tuition: Non-resident
    26940
    Tuition: In-district
    8670
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    8670
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    26940
    Tuition: Non-resident
    26940

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    2250
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    13220
    Required Fees:
    2250
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    13220
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    5200
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5390

    Comprehensive Expenses

    Other:
    Expenses in $

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    30
    Maximum
    30

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    N
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    Y
    If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in G1?
    than the tuition and fees reported in G1? the estimated expenses for a typical full-time undergraduate student: college cannot provide separate food and housing figures for commuters not living at home

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1,200
    Transportation:
    1,000
    Other expenses:
    2,500
    Books and supplies:
    1,200
    Other expenses:
    1,000
    Books and supplies:
    1,200
    Housing only:
    9,500
    Food only:
    4,250
    Food and housing total*
    13,750
    Transportation:
    1,000
    Other expenses:
    2,500

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:
    289
    In-district:
    289
    In-state (out-of-district):
    289
    Out-of-state:
    855
    NONRESIDENTS:
    855
    Financial Aid108

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    234
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    5,302
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    19
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    10,766
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    747
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    5,781
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    58
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    11,416
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    86
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    2,650
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0

    Reporting Year

    2024-2025
    2025-2026 estimated

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    8087012

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    6,108,657
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    2,132,708
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    616165
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    2,012,399
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    14,646,279
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    190740
    Federal Work-Study
    202,841
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    0
    Total Self-Help
    5,644,529
    Parent Loans
    37746
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    194774
    Athletic Awards
    21398

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    4293228
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    1,816,522
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    4,357,001
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    2,126,621
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    8,309,214
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    0
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    1857596
    Total Self-Help
    254173
    Parent Loans
    215,329
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    0
    Athletic Awards
    728,436

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    597 355 329 319 304
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    377
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    377
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    371
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    361
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    108
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    59
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    86
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    65%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    $ 11,276 Average in $
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3,162
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    $
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    2,484
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,341
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,335
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,308
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,245
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    517
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    163
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    191
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    61%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    12476
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    11857
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3,594
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    1,731
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    780
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    747
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    715
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    668
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    271
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    20
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    22
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    $ 6,020
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    5887
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    5342

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    208

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    56
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    55
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    5
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    208
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    0.35
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    26.44
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0.00
    D. State loan programs.
    2.40
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    1
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    27,104
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    19359
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    8146
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    1

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    35 Number
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    $16,528 Average in $
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    578,490

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    x
    Institution's own financial aid form
    x
    Noncustodial PROFILE
    Response Text

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    X
    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
    2
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    15

    Aid Available

    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Art
    X
    Athletics
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
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    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred113

    Diploma/Certificates

    Agriculture
    1
    Natural resources and conservation
    3
    Architecture
    4
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    5
    Communication/journalism
    9
    Communication technologies
    10
    Computer and information sciences
    0
    Personal and culinary services
    11 12
    Education
    0.077
    Engineering
    14
    Engineering technologies
    15
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    16
    Family and consumer sciences
    19
    Law/legal studies
    22
    English
    23
    Liberal arts/general studies
    24
    Library science
    25
    Biological/life sciences
    26
    Mathematics and statistics
    27
    Military science and military technologies
    28 & 29
    Interdisciplinary studies
    30
    Parks and recreation
    31
    Philosophy and religious studies
    38
    Science technologies
    41
    Psychology
    42
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    43
    Public administration and social services
    44
    Social sciences
    45
    Construction trades
    46
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    47
    Precision production
    48
    Transportation and materials moving
    49
    Visual and performing arts
    50
    Health professions and related programs
    51
    Business/marketing
    52
    History
    54
    Other
    Other
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    Total

    Associate

    Agriculture
    1
    Natural resources and conservation
    3
    Architecture
    4
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    5
    Communication/journalism
    9
    Communication technologies
    10
    Computer and information sciences
    11
    Personal and culinary services
    12
    Education
    0.016
    Engineering
    14
    Engineering technologies
    15
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    16
    Family and consumer sciences
    19
    Law/legal studies
    22
    English
    23
    Liberal arts/general studies
    24
    Library science
    25
    Biological/life sciences
    26
    Mathematics and statistics
    27
    Military science and military technologies
    28 & 29
    Interdisciplinary studies
    30
    Parks and recreation
    31
    Philosophy and religious studies
    38
    Physical sciences
    40
    Science technologies
    41
    Psychology
    42
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    43
    Public administration and social services
    44
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    47
    Precision production
    48
    Transportation and materials moving
    49
    Visual and performing arts
    50
    Health professions and related programs
    51
    Business/marketing
    52
    History
    54 Other
    Other
    Total
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Bachelors

    Agriculture
    1
    Natural resources and conservation
    3
    Architecture
    4
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    5
    Communication/journalism
    9
    Communication technologies
    10
    Computer and information sciences
    11
    Personal and culinary services
    12
    Education
    13
    Engineering
    14
    Engineering technologies
    15
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    16
    Family and consumer sciences
    19
    Law/legal studies
    22
    English
    23
    Liberal arts/general studies
    24
    Library science
    25
    Biological/life sciences
    26
    Mathematics and statistics
    27
    Military science and military technologies
    28 & 29
    Interdisciplinary studies
    30
    Parks and recreation
    31
    Philosophy and religious studies
    38
    Theology and religious vocations
    39
    Physical sciences
    40
    Science technologies
    41
    Psychology
    42
    Social sciences
    45
    Construction trades
    46
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    47
    Precision production
    48
    Transportation and materials moving
    49
    Visual and performing arts
    50
    Health professions and related programs
    51
    Business/marketing
    52
    History
    54
    Other
    Other
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    Total
    Enrollment And Persistence163

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    380
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    353
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    722
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    111
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    139
    All other degree-seeking: men
    674
    All other degree-seeking: women
    865
    Total degree-seeking: men
    1,127
    Total degree-seeking: women
    1,357
    Total degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    79
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    129
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women
    1,486
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: another gender
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    62
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    125
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    140
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    912
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    83
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    224
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    1,533
    All other degree-seeking: men
    413
    All other degree-seeking: women
    824
    Total degree-seeking: men
    558
    Total degree-seeking: women
    1,173
    Total degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    545 944
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men
    1,103
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women
    2,117
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: another gender
    0 0
    Total undergraduate students: men
    2,309
    Total undergraduate students: women
    3,603
    Total undergraduate students: another gender
    0
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    68
    All other degree-seeking: women
    137
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    2
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    26
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    59
    All other degree-seeking: men
    175
    All other degree-seeking: women
    359
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    5,912
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    16
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    25
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: men
    215
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: women
    443
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: another gender
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total Graduate Students: women
    674
    Total Graduate Students: another gender
    0
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    0
    Total All Students: men
    2,705
    Total All Students: women
    4,277
    Total All Students: another gender
    0
    Total All Students: unknown
    0
    Total all undergraduates
    5,912
    Total all graduate
    1,070
    Grand Total All Students
    6,982

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: men
    181
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: women
    231
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: another gender
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    16
    Hispanic/Latino
    80
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    15
    White, non-Hispanic
    441
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    123
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    31
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    5
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    105
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    92
    TOTAL
    897
    Nonresidents
    43
    Hispanic/Latino
    412
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    128
    White, non-Hispanic
    2,297
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    556
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    152
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    21
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    480
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    213
    TOTAL
    100
    Nonresidents
    98
    Hispanic/Latino
    534
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    167
    White, non-Hispanic
    3,122
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    763
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    202
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    27
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    693
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    451
    TOTAL
    5,912

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    207
    Associate degrees
    242
    Bachelor's degrees
    486
    Postbachelor's certificates
    9
    Master's degrees
    198
    Post-Master's certificates
    43
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    31

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    95
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    28
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    225
    Total
    348
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    95
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    28
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    225
    Total
    398
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    8
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    3
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    62
    Total
    101
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    8
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    33
    Total
    41
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    8
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    3
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    10 16
    Total
    27
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    24
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    26
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    111
    Total
    141
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.253
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.214
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.44
    Total
    0.405
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    106
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    44
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    268
    Total
    398
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    106
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    24
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    268
    Total
    398
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    387
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    14
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    84
    Total
    0.247
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    9
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    4
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    24
    Total
    37
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    4
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    2
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    10
    Total
    16
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    26
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    10
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    118
    Total
    154
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.245
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.417
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.358
    Total
    0.328
    2021 Cohort
    0
    2020 Cohort
    0
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size49

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    489
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    88
    C. Total number who are women
    228
    D. Total number who are men
    256
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    28
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    275
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    59
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    43
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    111
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    509
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    396
    C. Total number who are women
    87
    D. Total number who are men
    428
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    193
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    1
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    3
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    310
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    994
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    484
    C. Total number who are women
    321
    D. Total number who are men
    684
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    28
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    475
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    62
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    38
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    421
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    11:01
    based on ____ students
    4,654
    and ____ faculty
    654

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    228
    10-19
    243
    20-29
    85
    30-39
    24
    40-49
    11
    50-99
    11
    100+
    4
    Total
    606
    2-9
    0
    10-19
    0
    20-29
    0
    30-39
    0
    40-49
    0
    50-99
    0
    100+
    0
    Total
    0
    Source: University of Alaska Fairbanks's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About University of Alaska Fairbanks

    University of Alaska Fairbanks is a small public university in Fairbanks, AK, in a city setting.

    What University of Alaska Fairbanks looks for

    University of Alaska Fairbanks admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

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      University of Alaska Fairbanks's middle 50% SAT range is 1175 to 1295. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

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