University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK1731 South Chandalar Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99775
907-474-7034
The University of Alaska Fairbanks, located in the heart of the state's interior, is a leading research university that offers a unique blend of academic and technical programs. The university's research programs are renowned for their work in the Arctic and sub-Arctic, and the university is home to the Geophysical Institute, the International Arctic Research Center, and the Alaska Native Language Center. The university's academic programs are also strong, with degrees offered in a wide range of disciplines including the arts, sciences, engineering, business, and education. The university's location in Fairbanks, a city of just over 30,000 people, gives it a small-town feel, while its proximity to the state's major urban centers, Anchorage and Juneau, provides students with easy access to the state's cultural and recreational opportunities.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 6813
Acceptance Rate: 67.01%
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.uaf.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.uaf.edu/finaid/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $24359
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $41028
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at University of Alaska Fairbanks is $96217.98. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at University of Alaska Fairbanks. For graduates of University of Alaska Fairbanks, we saw an average early-career income of $49400.00 and mid-career income of $71500.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.