University of Alaska Anchorage
PublicAnchorage, AK
University of Alaska Anchorage, in Anchorage, AK, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 7,212 students. Among reported majors, Construction Management shows the strongest outcomes -- $103,316/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required. 14% of undergrads take out federal loans to help pay for it.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $13,584 more per year in tuition and fees (2.8x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Alaska Anchorage takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against University of Alaska Anchorage's numbers?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
How much does University of Alaska Anchorage cost?
University of Alaska Anchorage's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,096 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Alaska Anchorage offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Alaska Anchorage takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Alaska Anchorage?
For 2024-25, University of Alaska Anchorage's published tuition and required fees were $21,322 for out-of-state students and $7,738 for in-state students -- $13,584 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does University of Alaska Anchorage require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Alaska Anchorage doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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