Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability and Cost
Average Net Price Average net price for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates paying the in-state or in-district tuition rate who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. Other sources of grant aid are excluded. Aid awarded anytime during the full aid year is included.
Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
$12,995
Average Net Price By Family Income
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,566 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $21,693 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,412 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 |
| Tuition Payment Plan | Yes |
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Aid & Grants
0
100
73%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,929
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,646
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,364
63%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4,392
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,646
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$47,000
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$6,458,476
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
20%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,063
Students receiving federal loans
19%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,144
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,450
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,000
Loan Default Rate
8%
US National: 7%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$196
What Students Are Saying
Attending the University of Alaska- Anchorage is a great way to save money. If you are a resident of Alaska the tuition is really affordable. You can spend the same amount of money on one year of college out of Alaska as you would spend on all four years going to UAA. There are many different activities to participate in also that do not cost anything for students. Going to UAA is a great way to save money on a great experience and education.
Haley from Kodiak, AK
The books are somewhat expensive, but I'm sure everywhere around the 48 states books are same priced as up here in Alaska or lowered 5 - 10 dollars. And as stated the cost of tuition fees would be lowered being a resident. Also being a student at UAA you would be able to use the gym, swimming pool, shutter, and other great places around the campus for free, well not for free because all of the equipments and activities are already included in the tuition fees. And making a wolf card is free with a 10 dollar already included in the wolf card for printing.
Phia from Anchorage, AK
UAA has always been really inexpensive, compared to other universities. Even though the price is being raised, it is still a great price, and very affordable. UAA is also great at helping students find scholarships to help make the costs even more practical.
Molly from Anchorage, Alaska, AK
Tuition is certainly much lower at UAA than at other universities across the U.S. You will certainly get your moneys worth here at UAA!
Janelle from Mountain Village, AK
Tuition is going up at UAA, which is pretty sad. However, compared to many other schools, it is incredibly affordable, especially if you are an Alaska resident. The cost of going to a school in another state for one semester could have paid for at least two semesters at UAA. And in addition, you get printing in the library and some fantastic classes. (Although paying for parking can be painful).
Meneka from Anchorage, AK
UAA is not very expensive at all. What I could pay to go to a school in the continental United States is only like 1/4 of the instate tuition cost.
Athina from Waldorf, MD
UAA's tuition is very reasonably priced! Not only are you getting a college education but you also get to experience the Alaskan lifestyle and get to see the beauty of this great state right out your window.
Rachel from Eagle River, AK
By far the best price in Anchorage. We are talking $158 a credit hour for undergrad.
E. Anchorage, AK
Their books and supplies are expensive but their tuition is cheap if you're a resident in AK.
Mai from Anchorage, AK
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