University of Alaska Anchorage campus

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UAA Admission Requirements

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  • Anchorage, AK
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UAA Admission Overview

UAA has open admission. If you have a high school diploma or GED and complete the application, you are eligible to enroll. There is no SAT, ACT, or GPA cutoff.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UAA Acceptance Rate

Open Admission Policy

UAA has open admission. Eligible applicants who complete the application are admitted. Confirm current requirements on the school's site.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Alaska Anchorage and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Alaska Anchorage application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

349

Applicants have 349 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Alaska Anchorage is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Alaska Anchorage
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UAA is open admission for 2024-25. GPA is not considered. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102553.

GPA calculator: University of Alaska Anchorage GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026