University of Alaska Fairbanks
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 4,207 students.
About This School
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a public institution located in Fairbanks, Alaska with approximately 4,207 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,892 per year. The graduation rate is 38%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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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.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 33% 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 (4,207 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Alaska Fairbanks
1731 South Chandalar Drive
Fairbanks, AK 99775
Official Links
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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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