Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.6k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK
Tuition
$8,640
Acceptance
Open admission
Students
5,029
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Distance from home
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,640
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,752
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,450
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,750
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,090
Net price (after aid)$9,634
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$7,494
$30k – $48k$8,206
$48k – $75k$9,719
$75k – $110k$13,515
$110k+$16,203
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$48,866
Median debt at graduation$20,291
Est. monthly loan payment$215
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants22%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans18%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
32%
Freshman Retention
72%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$9.6k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Manageable graduate debt
$20.3k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.6k
below avg
Out-of-state
$22.8k
below avg
Net price
$9.6k
below avg
Pell
22%
Median debt
$20.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$48.9k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
Open admission
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Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
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Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (33)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsChemistryEnvironmental ScienceMathematics
Social Sciences
SociologyInternational RelationsPsychologyEconomics
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Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
CybersecurityArtificial Intelligence
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About University of Alaska Fairbanks
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- Where is University of Alaska Fairbanks located?
- University of Alaska Fairbanks is located in Fairbanks, AK, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Alaska Fairbanks?
- University of Alaska Fairbanks is a public university based in AK. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Alaska Fairbanks?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Alaska Fairbanks is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of Alaska Fairbanks?
- University of Alaska Fairbanks's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,640 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of Alaska Fairbanks?
- University of Alaska Fairbanks reports total enrollment of approximately 5,029 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about University of Alaska Fairbanks?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of University of Alaska Fairbanks are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). University of Alaska Fairbanks, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/university-of-alaska-fairbanks