C+

Above Average

Score: 58/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

30/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Alaska Fairbanks

4-Year Public

📍 Fairbanks, Alaska 99775

🌐 www.uaf.edu/

University of Alaska Fairbanks — tuition $8,041 in-state, $23,789 out-of-state

University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, Fairbanks, AK. Photo: Enrico Blasutto, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

C+

58/100

Affordability

66/100

Resources

71/100

Experience

71/100

Prestige

28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,640

Total Enrollment

32%

Graduation Rate

72%

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$9,985

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near University of Alaska Fairbanks ▼

12% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Alaska Fairbanks, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$48,866

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$40,746

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$20,291

Median debt at graduation

38%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

Median ACT

22.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 19th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AK wage index 1.09). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Mechanical Engineering	$79,438	$91,522	-1%	#147 of 318	#234	$18,000
Civil Engineering	$71,312	$86,819	+0%	#97 of 233	#154	$14,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$46,949	$70,539	+3%	#360 of 1176	#503	$34,526
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$34,617	$60,306	+9%	#144 of 660	#249	—
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	$39,103	$59,348	+7%	#58 of 207	#83	$23,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$51,619	$54,423	+15%	#107 of 680	#220	$12,500
Social Work	$48,151	$53,559	+3%	#166 of 420	#287	$24,966
Accounting and Related Services	$50,581	—	—	—	—	—
Psychology	$33,080	$43,764	-14%	#852 of 1027	#964	$22,875
Biology	$31,392	$41,862	-27%	#814 of 841	#829	$17,800

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

🏆 Where University of Alaska Fairbanks Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#10

Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

of 24 schools

#22

Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management

of 37 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$8,041	$23,789
Room	$5,200
Board	$5,250
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$25,340	$39,452

Financial Aid

89%

Receive Any Aid

30%

Receive Pell Grants

27%

Take Out Loans

$9,985

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$7,494
$30,001 - $48,000	$8,206
$48,001 - $75,000	$9,719
$75,001 - $110,000	$13,515
$110,001+	$16,203

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 110 grads/yr Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 65 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 64 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 52 grads/yr Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 52 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 48 grads/yr Psychology, General 40 grads/yr Accounting 28 grads/yr Social Work 24 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 19 grads/yr Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 19 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 18 grads/yr Community Organization and Advocacy 18 grads/yr Geology/Earth Science, General 17 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 16 grads/yr Education, General 16 grads/yr Natural Sciences 15 grads/yr Computer Science 15 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 15 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 14 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Alaska Fairbanks's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

6,640

Total Students

62%

Women

48%

Traditional Age (18-24)

12%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 53%

Hispanic 9%

Black 3%

Asian 4%

Two or More 10%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 51%

Off-Campus (Renters) 12%

With Family 38%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~777 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 24%

Hybrid (Some Online) 30%

Fully Online 46%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 48%

25-64 (Adult) 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Alaska Fairbanks?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend University of Alaska Fairbanks?

Tuition at University of Alaska Fairbanks is $8,041 for in-state students and $23,789 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,985.

What is the graduation rate at University of Alaska Fairbanks?

The graduation rate at University of Alaska Fairbanks is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is University of Alaska Fairbanks a good school?

University of Alaska Fairbanks has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend University of Alaska Fairbanks?

University of Alaska Fairbanks has a total enrollment of 6,640 students.

Is there rental demand near University of Alaska Fairbanks?

Yes! Approximately 12% of students at University of Alaska Fairbanks live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 777 students who need rental housing near campus.

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