University of Alaska Anchorage is a public 4-year college in Anchorage, Alaska with 7,212 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $13,077 a year after grants and graduates 31% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Alaska Anchorage acceptance rate and admissions
University of Alaska Anchorage has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
University of Alaska Anchorage tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $7,966 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $22,366 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $14,744 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $24,783 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $13,077 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $13,077 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,706 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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University of Alaska Anchorage graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 31% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $53,994 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $20,687 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 38% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Alaska Anchorage majors and what graduates earn
University of Alaska Anchorage awarded bachelor's degrees in 49 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from construction management ($103,316).
All 49 majors at University of Alaska Anchorage
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of Alaska Anchorage
20 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 20 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 41 | $93,817 | n/a |
| Social work | Master's | 37 | $74,800 | $35,376 |
| Nursing | Master's | 18 | $124,045 | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Nutrition and dietetics | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Civil engineering | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical engineering | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Public Policy Analysis | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Anthropology | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Interdisciplinary studies, other | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Geology and earth sciences | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at University of Alaska Anchorage
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 47 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 30 | $54,765 | $46,484 | $12,761 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 23 | $67,889 | $76,360 | $23,255 |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | $46,231 | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | $79,942 | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 7,212 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 59% women, 41% men
- 11 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into University of Alaska Anchorage?
No. University of Alaska Anchorage has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does University of Alaska Anchorage cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $7,966 for in-state students and $22,366 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $13,077 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at University of Alaska Anchorage?
31% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Alaska Anchorage graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $53,994 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.