The University of Alaska Fairbanks is students, teachers and researchers who roll up their sleeves, pull on their boots, ask a lot of questions and discover sometimes surprising answers. We have more than 9,000 students from throughout the U.S. and from 44 foreign countries, studying or doing research all over rural and urban Alaska. Alongside them are public outreach centers that share practical information people use to make their lives better. And at the heart of it all is Alaska, vast and inspiring, to remind us of all there is to do and how far we can go.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Office of Admissions
Address
PO Box 757480
Fairbanks, AK 99775
Fairbanks, AK 99775
Phone
800-478-1823
Email
admissions@uaf.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Wood Center (includes food court)
Student Recreation Center (SRC)
Rasmuson Library
Groomed cross-country ski trails on campus
Hess Recreation Center
Wood Center (includes food court, coffee shop, bowling alley and pool tables, Outdoor Adventures, the Pub and various spaces for groups to gather or hold meetings) The 2,250 acre Fairbanks campus includes two lakes and 17 miles of ski and hiking trails as well as a major student recreation complex. We often refer to UAF as having a 360-million-acre campus because research and field work might take you anywhere in Alaska.
Student Recreation Center (SRC)
Rasmuson Library
Groomed cross-country ski trails on campus
Hess Recreation Center
Wood Center (includes food court, coffee shop, bowling alley and pool tables, Outdoor Adventures, the Pub and various spaces for groups to gather or hold meetings) The 2,250 acre Fairbanks campus includes two lakes and 17 miles of ski and hiking trails as well as a major student recreation complex. We often refer to UAF as having a 360-million-acre campus because research and field work might take you anywhere in Alaska.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Marlin (bar and live music)
Blue Loon(bar, music,arthouse movies)
College Town Pizza
Alaska Coffee Roasting Company (Coffee House)
Hot Licks Ice Cream
Ranging a little further afield, Denali National Park and Preserve is a 4-hour train ride or 2-hour drive away. The one-million-acre White Mountains National Recreation Area is just north of town, with a wild river and extensive trail system. Chena Hot Springs Resort is located 60 scenic miles from downtown Fairbanks, and there are several great day hikes on the way there, including Angel Rocks and Granite Tors. On the eastern side of town, the Birch Hill Recreation Area maintains more than 18 miles of ski trails with almost five miles of lighted loops. If you’re interested in canoeing, kayaking or boating, the Chena River glides right through Fairbanks, Chena Lakes Recreation Area is 25 miles south, Nenana River whitewater runs along the edge of Denali National Park and the mighty Yukon River is about 140 miles to the north.
Blue Loon(bar, music,arthouse movies)
College Town Pizza
Alaska Coffee Roasting Company (Coffee House)
Hot Licks Ice Cream
Ranging a little further afield, Denali National Park and Preserve is a 4-hour train ride or 2-hour drive away. The one-million-acre White Mountains National Recreation Area is just north of town, with a wild river and extensive trail system. Chena Hot Springs Resort is located 60 scenic miles from downtown Fairbanks, and there are several great day hikes on the way there, including Angel Rocks and Granite Tors. On the eastern side of town, the Birch Hill Recreation Area maintains more than 18 miles of ski trails with almost five miles of lighted loops. If you’re interested in canoeing, kayaking or boating, the Chena River glides right through Fairbanks, Chena Lakes Recreation Area is 25 miles south, Nenana River whitewater runs along the edge of Denali National Park and the mighty Yukon River is about 140 miles to the north.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@uaf.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
subject to availability
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Taxis, buses (within Fairbanks), Fairbanks International Airport, trains (within Alaska)
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the Fairbanks International Airport:
Leaving the airport, exit onto Airport Way.
Pass Fred Meyer store and turn left onto University Avenue. Turn left at College Road into the entrance to UAF.
From Anchorage: Take the Parks highway to Fairbanks. Exit onto Geist Road. Turn left at Thompson Drive. This is one of the entrances to the UAF campus.
Local Accommodations
Student dorms and apartments on campus ($1495/semester).
Cabins(no running water) ($250-600/ month)
Apartments ($600-1000/ month)
Houses ($600-1400/ month)
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
Requirements:
Certificate/Associate Degree Programs
At least 18 years old, or
Have a high school diploma, or
Have a General Educational Development (GED) diploma.
Bachelor Degree Programs
Option 1:
Have a high school diploma
Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5 and
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
Submit ACT or SAT test scores
Option 2:
Have a high school diploma, and
Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5 and
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, and
Submit ACT test scores of at least 18 or SAT test scores of 955
Transfer students:
Applicants with more than 30 semester credits must have a cumulative GPA from all prior college coursework of 2.0.
Overview
Applicants: 1,554
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Average HS GPA: 3.27
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 610
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 610
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 26
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — June 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
The Academic Advising Center helps students plan their academic life. Students who are the first in their family to get a college degree can get specialized advising through Student Support Services, while Rural Student Services focuses on Alaska Native and rural Alaska students. Tutoring is available at the Math and Stats Lab, the Speaking Center and the Writing Center.
Students can move their studies for a semester or a full academic year to another institution in the U.S. or to another country through the Office of International Programs and Initiatives. Grants from the Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity office supports undergrads who undertake research and special projects, and the Honors Program is for high-achieving students who want to enhance their learning opportunities.
Majors and Degrees Offered
UAF offers 178 degrees and certificates and 81 minors in 112 disciplines. Many of our studies emphasize the circumpolar North, but all our programs¬—from accounting to Yup’ik—educate students for active citizenship and lifelong learning and careers.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
11:1
Total Faculty
919
with Terminal Degree
561
504
Men
415
Women
145
Minority
30
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American Indian/Native American Studies.
Area Studies, Other.
Russian Studies.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology, General.
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
-
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
-
EDUCATION.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians, Other.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Geological/Geophysical Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Mining and Mineral Engineering.
Petroleum Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
-
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Development.
-
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Applied Linguistics.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Japanese Language and Literature.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other.
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management.
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Natural Sciences.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other.
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Fine and Studio Arts.
Music, General.
Students Say
Class sizes at the University of Alaska—Fairbanks are small "even [at] the 100-level." The professors "not only have book smarts but real-life experience in their fields." In general they "invite comment, make sure there is time for discussion, change the direction of the class based on student interest and make themselves available to help." In addition to small class sizes students here benefit from faculty who "are very excited about their subject matter," which "makes for a great learning environment." They "are extremely accessible and supportive" and "will go out of there way to make sure you know the material and you will pass the course." Although there are reports of "some average professors," with regards to the "upper-level and major-specific classes," overall professors here are "academically stimulating and an excellent resource." It has been noted that, in the field of petroleum engineering specifically, "it seems as though [the professors] focus more on the theoretical side of things instead of the practical side."
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Terminal Associate
Transfer Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Terminal Associate
Transfer Associate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Joseph Usibelli, Jr.
CEO, Usibelli Coal Mine
Niilo E. Koponen
public educator, homesteader, former legislator
Margaret T. Murie
conservationist, author
Syun-Ichi Akasofu
Director, International Arctic Research Center
Jay S. Hammond
former Alaska governor
Grace Berg Schaible
philantropist, former UA regent, former Alaska AG
Neil Davis
geophysicist, author, educator
Academic Rating
63/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
| First-years and sophomores | Alaska resident | Non-resident | WUE** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees* (30 credits, 100-200-level courses) |
$7,176 | $22,432 | $10,170 |
| Room and board (double room + Block 75 or 105 meal plan) |
$8,530 | $8,530 | $8,530 |
| Annual total | $15,194 | $29,733 | $18,700 |
| Juniors and seniors | Alaska resident | Non-resident | WUE** |
| Tuition and fees* (30 credits, 300-400-level courses) |
$7,999 | $22,538 | $12,042 |
| Room and board (double room + Block 75 or 105 meal plan) |
$8,530 | $8,530 | $8,530 |
| Annual total | $16,529 | $31,068 | $20,572 |
Financial Aid
Based on 16-17 reporting of finance data, 94% of the First-Time Full-Time students receive some financial aid. Approximately 46% receive PELL and 73% receive State / local governmental support to pursue education at Arkansas State University. A significantly higher number of students (84% of the FTFT degree seeking undergraduates) pay in-state tuition.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Jul 1
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,188
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,502
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,783
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
48%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$27,805
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$6,542
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$6,360
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$21,030
Required Fees
$1,439
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,400
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$2,000
On-Campus Room and Board
$8,380
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
75/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
UAF’s more than 9,000 students are 88 percent undergraduate, 12 percent graduate; 57 percent female, 42 percent male (1 percent unknown); with a median age of 26.
www.uaf.edu/activities
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
7,610
Foreign Countries Represented
29
Demographics
13.59%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.36%
Asian
2.08%
Black
5.80%
Hispanic
42.20%
Caucasian
29.05%
Unknown
1.14%
International
58% female
42% male
14% are out of state
45% are full time
55% are part time
Students Say
Students here joke, "If you love hockey or science, UAF is your Ivy League." The student body enjoys "sledding and skiing," "renting movies from the library, getting some pizza from the dorm area cache and having a little movie night with friends," as well as "making new friends when it's minus 40 outside." Students say a good deal of unity is derived from attending school in a climate that requires a cheerful disposition and tolerance for cold weather. As one student comments, "for the most part during the middle of the school year you do not see what the students look like. We all fit in; we're so covered up to combat the cold." Students enjoy both the camaraderie and intimacy of the student body: "For the most part all students seem to be able to fit in here. This school is a small school where you all know each other."
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
The 2,250-acre Fairbanks campus, near the center of Alaska, offers limitless opportunities for activity and recreation. The main campus has two lakes and miles of trails, as well as a large student recreation complex for indoor sports. About 100,000 people live in the greater Fairbanks area. It’s a land of extremes — temperatures can go to 40 below in winter and up to 90 degrees in the summer; there’s less than four hours of daylight in December but it never gets dark in summer — and while it may not be for everyone, those who live here love it.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
The Fairbanks campus is the statewide university system's principal research center. Undergraduate and graduate students participate directly in meaningful research at these major research centers: the College of Natural Science and Mathematics Division of Research, Geophysical Institute, Institute of Arctic Biology, Institute of Marine Science, Institute of Northern Engineering and International Arctic Research Center.
Performances are scheduled almost every weekend during the academic year at the Davis Concert Hall or the Salisbury Theatre. The Rasmuson Library, Alaska's largest library, has extensive print and digital resource materials, plus access to hundreds of academic journals online. The UA Museum of the North is one of the top visitor attractions in the state as well as a resource for students. Its vast collections are used for demonstration and comparative studies in classrooms and labs.
Workout facilities includes areas for basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, calisthenics, dance, gymnastics, judo and karate. There is a rifle and pistol range; courts for handball, racquetball and squash; a jogging track; a swimming pool; weight training and cardio equipment; an ice arena for recreational skating and hockey; a group fitness area; indoor and outdoor climbing walls; and more than 25 miles of wooded trails.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
30%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
68/99
First-Year Students living on campus
53%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
93/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Other
Wellness Housing
Other
Wellness Housing
Students Say
Life on campus at The University of Alaska—Fairbanks is comprised of an intimate, active community. Students highlight on-campus gathering spots which include "the arcade, pool table, and bowling alley…in the student center," as well as "the pub" at the student center, which is only for those that are 21 and older, and which "only serves beer and has events like musical concerts and other activities." Intramural sports "are pretty popular" with a focus on "broomball, ultimate Frisbee, and rugby." Students also like to "just get together in social groups, such as clubs and other student organizations." UAF also "brings up great speakers." Both "the student government and individual departments sponsor many events throughout the year for students to get out and meet new people." Students derive immense joy from their use of the recreation center and the gym facilities, "which seem to be hidden gems on campus." Due to the occasionally intense winter conditions, most students "try to stay active outside and inside." Aiding this effort is "a group called Outdoor Adventures. They rent almost any outdoor gear available to students (for cheap), and this allows them to easily get out all over Alaska and have some fun." The group also organizes "all sorts of outdoor trips from white water kayaking to a week long hiking trip in the mountain ranges to ice climbing classes and ski classes."
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Mary Matthews
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
134
Number of Honor Societies
7
Number of Social Sororities
1
Number of Religious Organizations
7
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
2% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Nanooks)
5 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Ice Hockey
Riflery
Skiing Nordic Cross Country
Cross Country
Ice Hockey
Riflery
Skiing Nordic Cross Country
Women's Sports (Nanooks)
6 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Riflery
Skiing Nordic Cross Country
Swimming
Volleyball
Cross Country
Riflery
Skiing Nordic Cross Country
Swimming
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: The Mission of AGLA (Alaska Gay and Lesbian Association) is to provide a supportive environment for UAF Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgendered Students, Faculty and Staff to meet and discuss issues and socialize.
Minority Support Groups: Rural Student Services - provides academic counseling and a sense of community to Native Alaskan and rural students.
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
