University of Alaska Fairbanks

Overview

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), established in 1917 as the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines, is a public research university located in Fairbanks, Alaska. UAF is the flagship campus of the University of Alaska System and boasts a diverse and rigorous academic profile, offering a range of programs with particular strengths in Arctic biology, engineering, geophysics, and Alaska Native studies. The campus exudes a rustic charm reflective of its Northern setting, and is situated approximately 360 miles north of Anchorage, enveloped by the vast wilderness of America's Arctic. UAF provides on-campus housing options for students seeking to embrace the full residential experience. With a generally inclusive admissions policy, the university attracts a varied student body, both domestic and international. UAF is also home to the Alaska Nanooks, who compete in NCAA Division II athletics, except for a men?s hockey program that competes in Division I.

University of Alaska Fairbanks has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  2,663 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,944 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $6,240 plus fees of $1,656. University of Alaska Fairbanks is ranked 1024 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.