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University of Alaska Anchorage

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#1838 / #521
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1178
Most Desirable School
University in Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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About University of Alaska Anchorage

According to Wikipedia, The University of Alaska Anchorage is a public university in Anchorage, Alaska. UAA also administers four community campuses spread across Southcentral Alaska: Kenai Peninsula College, Kodiak College, Matanuska–Susitna College, and Prince William Sound College. Between the community campuses and the main Anchorage campus, roughly 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are currently enrolled at UAA. It is Alaska's largest institution of higher learning and the largest university in the University of Alaska System. The university is classified among "Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs" with an additional classification for Community Engagement.

University of Alaska Anchorage's Online Degrees

University of Alaska Anchorage Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
4,00565%30%

How Much Does University of Alaska Anchorage Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$6,192$1,316

How Much Do University of Alaska Anchorage Graduates Make?

If you graduate from University of Alaska Anchorage, then you can expect to earn an average of $51,200 per year. You also have a 83% chance of being employed after 10 years.

University of Alaska Anchorage's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
17,36816,548820

Where is University of Alaska Anchorage?

University of Alaska Anchorage is located at 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage AK 99508

How Safe is University of Alaska Anchorage?

Anchorage has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is University of Alaska Anchorage Known For?

University of Alaska Anchorage is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Alaska Anchorage's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Earth Sciences
#791
World Rank
#813
Historical Rank
#191
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Anthropology
#806
World Rank
#824
Historical Rank
#264
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Political Science
#1396
World Rank
#1415
Historical Rank
#356
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Economics
#2120
World Rank
#2128
Historical Rank
#356
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Business
#1345
World Rank
#1347
Historical Rank
#380
USA Rank
business Degrees
Education
#1617
World Rank
#1622
Historical Rank
#382
USA Rank
education Degrees
Law
#1391
World Rank
#1400
Historical Rank
#406
USA Rank
History
#1159
World Rank
#1173
Historical Rank
#408
USA Rank
history Degrees
Medical
#1603
World Rank
#1606
Historical Rank
#435
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Criminal Justice
#827
World Rank
#832
Historical Rank
#441
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Biology
#1973
World Rank
#2005
Historical Rank
#465
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Nursing
#1368
World Rank
#1368
Historical Rank
#519
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Communications
#1971
World Rank
#1998
Historical Rank
#538
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Literature
#1764
World Rank
#1819
Historical Rank
#582
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Engineering
#3448
World Rank
#3459
Historical Rank
#595
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Psychology
#1749
World Rank
#1764
Historical Rank
#673
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Computer Science
#3307
World Rank
#3316
Historical Rank
#738
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Mathematics
#3080
World Rank
#3123
Historical Rank
#771
USA Rank
math Degrees
Social Work
#2109
World Rank
#2109
Historical Rank
#874
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Philosophy
#3243
World Rank
#3285
Historical Rank
#978
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Sociology
#3928
World Rank
#3931
Historical Rank
#1209
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Chemistry
#6353
World Rank
#6359
Historical Rank
#1729
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees

Who Are University of Alaska Anchorage's Most Influential Alumni?

University of Alaska Anchorage's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Earth Sciences, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of University of Alaska Anchorage's most famous alumni:

Kathleen M. Sutcliffe
Kathleen M. Sutcliffe
An American academic .
James Schoppert
An American artist .
Bettye Davis
An American politician .
Kevin White
An Australian basketball player.
Mark Begich
A United States Senator from Alaska, formerly Mayor of Anchorage, Alaska.

Who Are University of Alaska Anchorage's Most Influential Faculty?

Chadd Cassidy
An American ice hockey coach.
Derek Gustafson
An American ice hockey goaltender.