University of Alaska

Location and Affiliation:

University of Alaska is located in Anchorage, population 226,338.
Affiliation: Public.

Population:

Univ. of Alaska’s enrollment is 6,906 full-time students on campus and 8,575 part-time.

• 61% female
• 4% black
• 6% Asian
• 2% international
• 10% American Indian

81% of applicants are admitted. 67% return as sophomores.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:18

Academic Level:

• University of Alaska is a Level 3 school
• ACT/SAT Optional
• The average high school GPA is 3.1
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is English 16-24, Math 18-24, Composite 18-24
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 440-520, Math 440-570, Composite 880-1140

Most Popular Majors:

• Business/marketing 6%
• Nursing 13%
• Psychology 8%
• Education 17%
• English 6%
• History 6%
• Computer 5%
• Protective services/Public administration 5%

Graduates:

20% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $40
• The priority application deadline is July 1
• The financial aid deadline is April 1

Generosity:

Average need met is 71%.

Features:

The University of Alaska was established in 1954 and comprises eight teaching units at the main campus in Anchorage. The Colleges of Education, Health and Social Welfare, Arts and Sciences, Business and Public Policy, Community and Technical, Schools of Engineering, School of Social Work, and School of Nursing. There are also five community campuses: Matanuska-Susitna College, Kenai Peninsula College, Kodiak College, and Prince William Sound Community College. UAA is the largest University in the state.

Features of interest: Environmental and Natural Resource Institute, film library, Alaska Center for International Business, Center for Alcohol and Addictions Studies, Center for High Latitude Health Research, Institute for Circumpolar Health, Institue for Social and Economic Research.

Contact:

University of Alaska Admissions 1-907-786-1480.

Learn more about Univ. of Alaska. http://www.uaa.alaska.edu