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University of Alaska Fairbanks
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Annual Tuition
$8,640
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
35.3%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$48,866
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Fairbanks, AK. With a competitive tuition profile of $8,640, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 35.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$34,560
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.8 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$18,866
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$154,100
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$342,760
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 35%
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 Fairbanks is $20,291.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
41
Burglary
5
Theft
5
Assault
14
Robbery
1
Rape
14
Arson
2
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$8,640
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
72.1%
Success
35.3%
In-State Cost
$8,640
Age 25+ Students
39.6%
Carnegie Class
R2: Doctoral — High Research
Working at 6yr
1,350 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 Fairbanks
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,116
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,253
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,646
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 Fairbanks metropolitan area.