University of Alaska Fairbanks

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,041

4.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,985

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.1%

on Student Loans

2021 Acceptance Rate

64.7%

1,402 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,640

43.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.8%

127 Graduates

About

University of Alaska Fairbanks is a higher education institution located in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of Alaska Fairbanks were Liberal Arts & Sciences (72 degrees awarded), Natural Sciences (16 degrees), and Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (15 degrees).

In 2023, 1,127 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Alaska Fairbanks. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (666 degrees), 5.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (129 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Alaska Fairbanks is $8,041, which is $−22,962 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Alaska Fairbanks was 0.1%, corresponding to 1 out of the 998 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Alaska Fairbanks is $8,041, which is $22,963 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,985.

In 2023, 47% of undergraduate students attending University of Alaska Fairbanks received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,041

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Alaska Fairbanks was $8,041. The cost of tuition at University of Alaska Fairbanks is $−22,963 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Alaska Fairbanks (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,985

2023 Value

5.66%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Alaska Fairbanks had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,985. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Alaska Fairbanks grew by 5.66%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Alaska Fairbanks (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,350

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Alaska Fairbanks was of $11,350 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.487% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Alaska Fairbanks (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at University of Alaska Fairbanks received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 30.9% with respect to 2022, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Alaska Fairbanks (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.1%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Alaska Fairbanks was 0.1%, which represents 1 out of the 998 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Alaska Fairbanks received 1,402 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 3.01% annual growth. Out of those 1,402 applicants, 907 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64.7% acceptance rate.

There were 6,640 students enrolled at University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2023. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Alaska Fairbanks has an overall enrollment yield of 74.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

907

Accepted Out of 1,402

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Alaska Fairbanks was 64.7% (907 admissions from 1,402 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 67%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 3.01%, while admissions declined by 0.548%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Alaska Fairbanks (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

12% of enrolled first-time students at University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Alaska Fairbanks had a total enrollment of 6,640 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Alaska Fairbanks is 2,872 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,768. This means that 43.3% of students enrolled at University of Alaska Fairbanks are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Alaska Fairbanks, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.3% White, 12.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 9.64% Two or More Races, 8.69% Hispanic or Latino, 3.31% Asian, 2.68% Black or African American, and 0.497% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Alaska Fairbanks in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.7%), followed by White Male (27.2%) and Two or More Races Female (6.38%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.7%), followed by White Male (18.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.83%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

43.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,640 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Alaska Fairbanks is 2,872 and the part-time enrollment is 3,768. This means that 43.3% of students enrolled at University of Alaska Fairbanks are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Alaska Fairbanks (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Alaska Fairbanks had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Alaska Fairbanks (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,541 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
802 enrolled students
Two or More Races
640 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Alaska Fairbanks is 53.3% White, 12.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 9.64% Two or More Races, 8.69% Hispanic or Latino, 3.31% Asian, 2.68% Black or African American, and 0.497% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 479 students (7.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 241 more women than men received degrees from University of Alaska Fairbanks. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Alaska Fairbanks is white (666 degrees awarded). There were 5.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (129 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of Alaska Fairbanks is Liberal Arts & Sciences (72 degrees awarded), followed by Natural Sciences (16 degrees) and Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (15 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Alaska Fairbanks, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (35 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (14 degrees), and Protective Services (93 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks are Other managers (175,672 people), Police officers (143,080 people), Postsecondary teachers (106,516 people), Physicians (98,168 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (96,749 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (35 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (14 degrees), Protective Services (93 degrees), Physical Sciences (32 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (70 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks are Natural Resources & Conservation (35 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (14 degrees), Protective Services (93 degrees), Physical Sciences (32 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (70 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks are Computer Systems Design (533,277 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (472,142 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (378,198 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (377,021 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (349,446 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
51 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
45 degrees awarded
General Psychology
36 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Alaska Fairbanks was General Business Administration & Management with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Alaska Fairbanks according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

443

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

684

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 443 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alaska Fairbanks, which is 0.648 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (684).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 51 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alaska Fairbanks in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.06 times more than the 48 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 52 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alaska Fairbanks in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.6 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 26% of students graduating from University of Alaska Fairbanks completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Alaska Fairbanks is Male and Asian (71.4% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.94% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
666 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
129 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Alaska Fairbanks is white (666 degrees awarded). There were 5.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (129 degrees).

7.36% of degree recipients (83 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
383 degrees awarded
White Male
283 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
100 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Alaska Fairbanks is white female (383 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (283 degrees).

Operations

University of Alaska Fairbanks has an endowment valued at nearly $149M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −36 (−0.0000242%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Alaska Fairbanks had a total salary expenditure of 461M. University of Alaska Fairbanks employs 103 Assistant professors, 78 Associate professors and 73 Professors. Most academics at University of Alaska Fairbanks are Female Assistant professor (60), Male Associate professor (44), and Male Assistant professor (43).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Alaska Fairbanks are: Research, with 402 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 279 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 139 employees.

Endowment

$149M

2023 Endowment

4.67%

growth from 2022

University of Alaska Fairbanks has an endowment valued at about $149M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Alaska Fairbanks grew 4.67% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $285M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Alaska Fairbanks (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$164M - Federal
$3.06M - State
$3.95M - Local

As of 2023, University of Alaska Fairbanks received $164M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.06M from state grants and contracts, and $3.95M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$167M

2023 Salaries

8.63%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Alaska Fairbanks paid a median of $167M in salaries, which represents 36.3% of their overall expenditure ($461M) and a 8.63% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.91% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.18% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$25.6M

Instructional Salaries

280

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Alaska Fairbanks paid a total of $25.6M to 280 employees working as instructors, which represents 15.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

103 Employees

Research

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

402 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Alaska Fairbanks were Assistant professor with 103 employees, Associate professor with 78 employees, and Professor with 73 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Alaska Fairbanks were Research with 402 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 279 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 139 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Alaska Fairbanks was Female Assistant professor with 60 employees, Male Associate professor with 44 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 43 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Alaska Fairbanks.

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