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University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska

13,136 Students on Campus
Anchorage Location
283,424 Metro Population
13,136 Students on Campus
Anchorage Location
283,424 Metro Population

About This Campus

Located on the edge of the nation's last great wilderness, UAA is far from remote in the things that matter to students. Innovative programs, a world-class faculty, a state-of-the-art Health Sciences Center, and the Alaska Airlines Center are just the beginning. It is beautiful here in a thousand different ways. Just when you learn to appreciate them all, you will discover the thousand and first. The university is only minutes away from both mountains and coastlines and offers engaging activities, breathtaking views, and amazing wildlife.

Notable Academic Programs -Computer Science Programs -Criminal Justice -Alaska Native Studies -Business Programs

Our Physical Education & Recreation includes courses in Canoeing, Kayaking, Dog Mushing, and more!

Helpful Information

Temperatures in Anchorage are not as extreme as in other parts of the state. For example, the average temperature in July is 65 degrees while the average temperature in January is 20 degrees.

Location Information

The University of Alaska Anchorage is a comprehensive metropolitan university situated at the heart of a vast and magnificent state. UAA is located in the heart of Anchorage, the largest city in the state with around 300,000 residents.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/24/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/12/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/11/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/01/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Aviation Technology, Dental Hygiene Nursing

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Departmental approval required for upper division business courses

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Biological Sciences — We are known for our commitment to provide undergraduate majors with maximum opportunities in faculty-directed field and lab research, ranging from molecular and cell-based studies to conservation, ecology, animal physiology and toxicology research.
  • Engineering — At the University of Alaska Anchorage, you can pursue your dream of becoming an engineer, computer scientist, or project manager while living in Anchorage--the business, industrial, cultural, and recreational center of Alaska. Located near all major Alaskan employers of engineering, computer science, and project management talent, 74% of our job-seeking students have jobs before they graduate!
  • Finance — UAA’s challenging, career-focused finance program explores a variety of business areas, with special attention to corporate finance and investments. Additional topics include international finance, financial institutions and financial derivatives.
  • Social Work — The UAA School of Social Work is dedicated to advancing social work practice in Alaska through baccalaureate and master’s education, research, and service. Social work is a profession committed to ethical and research-informed practice that assists individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, advances social, economic, and environmental justice, and engages in policy practice.
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Alaska Native Studies — Alaska Native Studies provides an in-depth perspective on contemporary Alaska Native societies, languages, cultures, history, politics, art, tribal governments, and our for-profit as well as our non-profit corporations.
  • Physical Education & Recreation (PER) — Our Physical Education & Recreation includes courses in Canoeing, Kayaking, Dog Mushing, and more!
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
  • General Eligibility Requirements
  • No students accepted from within my own state, province, or territory
  • No undocumented students accepted (for U.S. campuses only)
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Not Participating
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Will Not Accept
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/19/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost:
    Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $3615
    Per Term Mandatory Fees - $996
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 19
  • Host Payment: 19
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Parking Fee
$396
Year
Away & Home
Optional
Textbook Rental
$0
Term
Away & Home
Optional
Housing Fee
$300
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
On-Campus Living Program Fee (if living on campus)
$25
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Housing Fee
$60
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
IMPORTANT NOTES:

The $300 housing deposit is refundable. Students living off campus will not be charged the On Campus Living Program fee or housing application fee.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/19/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $4097
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Housing is very limited. Work with the UAA coordinator to get applied as soon as possible. Full year contract is required for housing, but students staying for only a semester can cancel when they leave.

NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Approximate monthly cost: $1437 Proximity to campus: within 1 mile Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2850
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

tudents living in a residence hall (North, East or West Hall, which do not have in-suite kitchens) are required to have one of the full-semester meal plans below. Students will be able to select a meal plan for fall and spring once room assignments are finalized before the start of the semester. Meal plans are selected each semester by residents via their Housing Self-Service page on UAOnline. Residents who do not select a meal plan will default to the Weekly Servings 14 plan at check-in.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Good

This campus accepts many (50-74%) applicants. You definitely want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

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