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University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF)
- Signers' Hall
- Fairbanks, AK 99775
- OPEID College Code: 00106300
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- General Phone: (907) 474-7211
- Chancellor: Stephen B. Jones
- Website: www.uaf.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 8,618
- College Alias: UAF
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UAF Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.uaf.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 844 | 914 | 1,758 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 656 (78%) | 717 (78%) | 1,373 (78%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 476 (73%) | 482 (67%) | 958 (70%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 455 | 47% |
| ACT ® Exam | 341 | 36% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | 410 | 550 |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UAF Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 67%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 30% | 19% | 1% | 33% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,122 | $2,834 | $1,250 | $3,629 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.0% | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Number in Default | 75 | 62 | 32 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,069 | 895 | 680 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,573 | $4,308 | $3,946 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,543 | $12,678 | $10,890 |
| Books and Supplies | $760 | $738 | $716 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,580 | $5,580 | $5,580 |
| Other Expenses | $2,796 | $2,712 | $2,630 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,966 | $7,728 | $7,496 |
| Other Expenses | $4,210 | $4,083 | $3,960 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,210 | $4,083 | $3,960 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,709 | $13,338 | $12,872 |
| Out of State | $22,679 | $21,708 | $19,816 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,509 | $16,857 | $16,118 |
| Out of State | $26,479 | $25,227 | $23,062 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,543 | $9,129 | $8,622 |
| Out of State | $18,513 | $17,499 | $15,566 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,618 Undergraduate: 7,559 Graduate: 1,059
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,554 Female: 5,064
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,107 Female: 4,452
- Graduate Gender Male: 447 Female: 612
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,954 Part-Time: 4,664
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,346 Part-Time: 4,213
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 608 Part-Time: 451
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 317 | 4% |
| American Indian | 1,558 | 18% |
| Black | 220 | 3% |
| Asian | 268 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 260 | 3% |
| White | 5,322 | 62% |
| Unknown | 673 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 297 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,328 | 15% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,272 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,330 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,349 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 811 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 549 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 889 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 721 | 8% |
| Age Over 65 | 14 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 58 | 0.7% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,961 | 2,236 | 725 |
| Faculty Status | 739 | 646 | 93 |
| Tenured Faculty | 300 | 268 | 32 |
| Graduate Assistants | 430 | - | 430 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,037 | 670 | 367 |
| Primarily Instruction | 688 | 359 | 329 |
| Primarily Research | 199 | 173 | 26 |
| Primarily Public Service | 78 | 68 | 10 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 58 | 55 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 608 | 569 | 39 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,258 | 942 | 316 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 264 | 197 | 67 |
| Skilled Crafts | 138 | 135 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 110 | 93 | 17 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,877 (427) | $71,125 (260) | $55,150 (167) |
| Professor | $87,429 (91) | $88,150 (81) | $81,586 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $67,336 (111) | $71,435 (71) | $60,060 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,043 (182) | $59,892 (92) | $54,131 (90) |
| Instructor | $49,506 (25) | $47,996 (9) | $50,356 (16) |
| Lecturer | $45,000 (1) | - (-) | $45,000 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,885 (2) | $88,406 (1) | $33,363 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $88,406 (1) | $88,406 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $33,363 (1) | - (-) | $33,363 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,807 (429) | $71,129 (261) | $54,984 (168) |
| Professor | $87,429 (91) | $88,150 (81) | $81,586 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $67,381 (112) | $71,447 (72) | $60,060 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,880 (183) | $59,892 (92) | $53,836 (91) |
| Instructor | $49,506 (25) | $47,996 (9) | $50,356 (16) |
| Lecturer | $45,000 (1) | - (-) | $45,000 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | ||||
| Total Aid | $851,293 | $476,432 | $374,861 | $57,542 |
| Ratio (%) | 99% | 52% | 41% | 6% |
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 139 | 67 | 62 | 10 |
| Basketball | 28 | 13 | 15 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 29 | 29 | - | - |
| Rifle | 10 | - | - | 10 |
| Skiing | 18 | 11 | 7 | - |
| Swimming | 15 | - | 15 | - |
| Cross Country | 25 | 14 | 11 | - |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $49,007 | $52,979 | $52,291 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $33,298 | $26,775 | - |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 24 | 12 | 11 | 1 |
| Basketball | 7 | 5 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 4 | 1 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Rifle | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Skiing | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Swimming | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 25% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 23% |
| Female | 26% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 67% |
| American Indian | 13% |
| Black | 17% |
| Asian | 17% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| White | 27% |
| Unknown | 33% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 6% |
| 5 Years | 17% |
| 6 Years | 21% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 4 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 45 | 24 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 3 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 45 | 21 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 24 | 15 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 4 | 11 |
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