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University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
- 3211 Providence Drive
- Anchorage, AK 99508
- OPEID College Code: 01146200
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- General Phone: (907) 786-1800
- Interim Chancellor: Fran Ulmer
- Website: www.uaa.alaska.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 16,463
- College Alias: UAA
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UAA Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.uaa.alaska.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,451 | 1,926 | 3,377 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,008 (69%) | 1,406 (73%) | 2,414 (71%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 710 (70%) | 976 (69%) | 1,686 (70%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 749 | 44% |
| ACT ® Exam | 350 | 21% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 570 |
| SAT ® Writing | 420 | 540 |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UAA Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 70%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 38% | 18% | 2% | 27% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,364 | $2,966 | $859 | $2,423 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.4% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| Number in Default | 141 | 96 | 107 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,192 | 1,819 | 1,493 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,477 | $4,136 | $3,794 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,447 | $12,506 | $10,890 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,048 | $1,017 | $986 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,500 | $7,500 | $6,930 |
| Other Expenses | $1,914 | $1,856 | $1,800 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,408 | $9,126 | $8,852 |
| Other Expenses | $3,154 | $3,059 | $2,967 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,154 | $3,059 | $2,967 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,939 | $14,509 | $13,510 |
| Out of State | $23,909 | $22,879 | $20,606 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,087 | $17,338 | $16,599 |
| Out of State | $27,057 | $25,708 | $23,695 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,679 | $8,212 | $7,747 |
| Out of State | $17,649 | $16,582 | $14,843 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 16,463 Undergraduate: 15,588 Graduate: 875
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,454 Female: 10,009
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,157 Female: 9,431
- Graduate Gender Male: 297 Female: 578
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,330 Part-Time: 9,133
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,072 Part-Time: 8,516
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 258 Part-Time: 617
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 406 | 2% |
| American Indian | 1,483 | 9% |
| Black | 589 | 4% |
| Asian | 1,079 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 754 | 5% |
| White | 11,271 | 68% |
| Unknown | 881 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 449 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,982 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,584 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,739 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,456 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,308 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 989 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,632 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,173 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 20 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 131 | 0.8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,448 | 1,471 | 977 |
| Faculty Status | 616 | 541 | 75 |
| Tenured Faculty | 272 | 251 | 21 |
| Graduate Assistants | 69 | - | 69 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,201 | 541 | 660 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,110 | 474 | 636 |
| Primarily Research | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| Primarily Public Service | 68 | 49 | 19 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 26 | 26 | - |
| Other Professionals | 337 | 296 | 41 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 884 | 608 | 276 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 155 | 82 | 73 |
| Skilled Crafts | 44 | 43 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 96 | 61 | 35 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,195 (464) | $70,497 (237) | $57,615 (227) |
| Professor | $82,499 (101) | $86,431 (70) | $73,620 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $69,140 (132) | $73,460 (75) | $63,454 (57) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,737 (191) | $59,111 (74) | $53,602 (117) |
| Instructor | $42,047 (40) | $42,987 (18) | $41,278 (22) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $84,282 (12) | $89,053 (6) | $79,512 (6) |
| Professor | $117,731 (3) | $131,835 (2) | $89,523 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $81,304 (2) | - (-) | $81,304 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,857 (6) | $66,735 (3) | $74,980 (3) |
| Instructor | $70,441 (1) | $70,441 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,315 (476) | $70,555 (243) | $57,807 (233) |
| Professor | $82,898 (104) | $87,027 (72) | $73,608 (32) |
| Associate Professor | $69,100 (134) | $73,460 (75) | $63,558 (59) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,805 (197) | $58,936 (77) | $53,796 (120) |
| Instructor | $42,427 (41) | $43,758 (19) | $41,278 (22) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,546,025 | $834,044 | $711,981 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 54% | 46% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 207 | 105 | 102 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 170 | 87 | 83 |
| Basketball | 33 | 14 | 19 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 87 | 45 | 42 |
| Gymnastics | 15 | - | 15 |
| Ice Hockey | 29 | 29 | - |
| Skiing | 27 | 17 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $102,348 | $77,857 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $40,265 | $23,224 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 38 | 19 | 19 |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Gymnastics | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Ice Hockey | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Skiing | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 20% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 18% |
| Female | 21% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 36% |
| American Indian | 8% |
| Black | 19% |
| Asian | 15% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| White | 23% |
| Unknown | 21% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 4% |
| 5 Years | 11% |
| 6 Years | 15% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 25 | 17 |
| Liquor Related | 139 | 142 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 14 | 12 |
| Liquor Related | 123 | 130 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 8 |
| Burglary | 3 | 9 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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