University of Alaska Fairbanks
UAF
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a public institution in Fairbanks with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A mid-sized campus of 4K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
32% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,866 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,634.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — simply
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1929, Congress attempted to remedy the situation by granting the college an additional 100,000 acres anywhere in Alaska, but those rights were extinguished in 1959 when Alaska became a state.
- •Classes began at the new institution on September 18, 1922.
- •In 1923, the first commencement produced one graduate, John Sexton Shanly.
- •In 1935, the Alaska Legislature passed a bill that officially changed the name of the college to the University of Alaska.
Source: Wikipedia
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
82.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$11,283
Programs (206)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
72%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
31
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from AK state average + city premium