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University of Alaska Anchorage
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Annual Tuition
$7,566
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
66.5%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
29.4%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$51,871
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
University of Alaska Anchorage is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Anchorage, AK. With a competitive tuition profile of $7,566, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 29.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$30,264
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.4 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$21,871
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$188,446
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$407,156
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 29%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of Alaska Anchorage is $20,210.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
29
Burglary
5
Theft
8
Assault
5
Robbery
2
Rape
6
Arson
3
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$7,566
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
71.7%
Success
29.4%
In-State Cost
$7,566
Age 25+ Students
41.5%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Larger
Working at 6yr
3,139 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Anchorage
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$996
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,107
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,454
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Anchorage metropolitan area.