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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, AK·Public·4,027 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 4,027 students.

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4,027
Students
$9,634
Net Price
32%
Grad Rate
$45,100
Earnings
10 yr
$11,283
Debt

About This School

University of Alaska Fairbanks is a public institution located in Fairbanks, Alaska with approximately 4,027 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,634 per year. The graduation rate is 32%, and the typical graduate earns $45,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a public land-, sea-, and space-grant research university in College, Alaska, United States, a suburb of Fairbanks. It is the flagship campus of the University of Alaska system. UAF was established in 1917 and opened for classes in 1922. Originally named the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines, it became the University of Alaska in 1935. Fairbanks-based programs became the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1975.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: with an average net price of just $9,634/year and median debt at graduation of only $11,283, this school is genuinely affordable — and for students drawn to Arctic research, natural resources, or Alaska Native studies, there are real academic strengths you won't find elsewhere. That said, a 32% graduation rate is a serious concern and suggests many students struggle to finish, which is worth asking hard questions about before enrolling. Worth considering if you have a clear purpose for being there and a plan to stay on track — but it's not a school where you can afford to drift.

Founded
1917
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing13%
Health Professions12%
Engineering5%
Education5%
Psychology4%
Biological Sciences3%
Social Sciences2%
Computer Science2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Mike J. DunleavyMatthew EmmonsTom EmmerColton ParaykoMary PeltolaGeorge SchallerBrad OlesonJamie Lynn GrayBob BartlettJay HammondChad Johnson

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$8,640
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,752
Avg Net Price
$9,634
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants22%
Median debt at graduation$11,283

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
32%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
72%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$11,283
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$11,283
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$36,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.0x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White53%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino10%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,027 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

University of Alaska Fairbanks

1731 South Chandalar Drive

Fairbanks, AK 99775

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • 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.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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