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University of Alaska Anchorage
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

πŸ“ Anchorage, AKπŸ›οΈ Public university

Located in Anchorage, Alaska, this public university enrolls about 10,500 students and admits roughly two-thirds of applicants. It's most known for health professions, which account for over a quarter of degrees awarded. The 6-year graduation rate is 30%, notably below national averages, though first-year retention stands at 71%. In-state tuition costs under $29,000 annually, and graduates earn a median of $51,871 ten years after enrollment.

Acceptance rate
65.3%
Enrollment
10,464
Grad rate (6-yr)
30%

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β—΄ Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages β€” not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$11,582
family income
$30–48k
$13,401
family income
$48–75k
$16,662
family income
$75–110k
$18,826
family income
$110k+
$20,975
family income
18% receive Pell grants
14% take federal loans

✦ Strongest Programs

The fields University of Alaska Anchorage graduates the most students in β€” a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
25.6%
Humanities
16.5%
Business & Marketing
11.8%
Mechanic & Repair
4.8%
Psychology
4.0%

β†— Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$51,871
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,313
Completion
30%
Retention
71%
Median debt
$20,210

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Alaska Anchorage?

University of Alaska Anchorage has an acceptance rate of 65.3%, making it relatively accessible.

How much does University of Alaska Anchorage actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $11,582 per year, rising to $20,975 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes β€” run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.