University of Alaska Anchorage
A good fit for in-state Alaska residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 7,212 students.
About This School
University of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution located in Anchorage, Alaska with approximately 7,212 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $15,301 per year. The graduation rate is 30%, and the typical graduate earns $51,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is a public university in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. UAA also administers four community campuses spread across Southcentral Alaska: Kenai Peninsula College, Kodiak College, Matanuska–Susitna College, and Prince William Sound College. Between the community campuses and the main Anchorage campus, roughly 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are currently enrolled at UAA. It is Alaska's largest institution of higher learning and the largest university in the University of Alaska System.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the net price of $13,780/year and low median debt of $11,231 make this one of the more affordable paths to a degree, and for students committed to building a career in Alaska, the regional connections and $51,200 median earnings are reasonable. The real concern is the 29% graduation rate — well below the national average — which suggests many students struggle to finish, whether due to financial pressures, life circumstances, or fit. This is worth considering if you have a clear purpose for being here and a concrete plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,212 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Ilisagvik College
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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