Also known as
- UAF
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,423
59.0% Female
41.0% Male
Institution Overview
System
University of Alaska System of Higher Education
School Type
Public
Region
Far West AK CA HI NV OR WA
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Suburb: Small
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
190
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
41
Doctoral Research
19
Distance
43
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Certificate Offered
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
5.90%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.76%
Asian
0.70%
Black or African American
3.44%
Hispanic or Latino
0.28%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
55.24%
White
3.37%
Two or more races
19.26%
Unknown
10.05%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$60
Admissions Office Web Address
www.uaf.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$8,037
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$16,416
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
Yes
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
41
Master's (Distance)
8
Doctor's Degree Research
19
Doctor's Degree Research (Distance)
2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
4
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| American Indian/Native American Studies | Doctoral – Research | Yes | Yes |
| Anthropology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Applied Mathematics, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Area Studies, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Art Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Art/Art Studies, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Astrophysics | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Biochemistry | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Chemistry, Other | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Civil Engineering, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Civil Engineering, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Construction Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Creative Writing | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Economics, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering, General | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Geography | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Geophysics and Seismology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Linguistics | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Mathematics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Music Performance, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Petroleum Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Physics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Physics, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Psychology, General | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Reading Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,207 | 517 | 568 | 122 |
| With faculty status | 586 | 394 | 154 | 38 |
| Tenured | 272 | 210 | 43 | 19 |
| On tenure track | 101 | 85 | 7 | 9 |
| Not on tenure track | 213 | 99 | 104 | 10 |
| Multi-year contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 38 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 175 | 80 | 85 | 10 |
| Without faculty status | 621 | 123 | 414 | 84 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Computer Engineering and Science Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$8,037
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$16,416
Financial aid office web address
www.uaf.edu/finaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$4,060
Typical Board
$4,320
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $8,037 | $16,416 |
| Full time Fees | $1,372 | $1,714 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $423 | $864 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,423
59.0% Female
41.0% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
5.90%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.76%
Asian
0.70%
Black or African American
3.44%
Hispanic or Latino
0.28%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
55.24%
White
3.37%
Two or more races
19.26%
Unknown
10.05%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 13 | 71 |
| Asian | 8 | 17 |
| Black Or African American | 5 | 5 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 15 | 34 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 1 | 3 |
| Non-resident Alien | 89 | 54 |
| White | 322 | 464 |
| Two Or More Races | 18 | 30 |
| Unknown | 113 | 161 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
209
41.6% Male
58.4% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
40
67.5% Male
32.5% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
48
29.2% Male
70.8% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
505 South Chandalar Drive
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7500
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7500
Phone
907-474-7211
Fax
Email
