University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK | uaf.edu/uaf
Take on cutting-edge engineering challenges in the Arctic. Engage in groundbreaking research on the front lines of climate change. Experience the diverse arts and culture of Fairbanks, Alaska. Nothing is beyond your reach at UAF, and there is no adventure like it in the world. Start yours today.
Representatives
Casey Shubin
Regional Admissions Counselor
(907) 251-7276
cshubin@alaska.edu
Based in Los Angeles, CA
Details
Institution Type
Public
Campus Setting
Suburban
Closest Airport (Distance)
FAI (4 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
6,408 / 7,451
Average Class Size
13
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
20% / 31% / 3%
Athletics Division
Division II
Athletics League
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Average ACT / SAT
No Answer / No Answer
Average GPA
3.4
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Unweighted
Scholarships: Unweighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
No Answer / No Answer
Deposits
No Answer
Applications Accepted
Common App
University-Specific App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes/ Test Free
Demonstrated Interest? No
Rolling Admission? Yes
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? Yes
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
June 15
Transfer App Deadline
Fall : June 15
Spring: Nov 1
Summer: May 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
June 15
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Fall : June 15
Spring: Nov 1
Summer: May 1
Link to Scholarship Info
uaf.edu/finaid/nonresident.php
Points of Pride
UAF was designated a Native American-Serving Nontribal Institution (NASNTI) and an Alaska Native and Hawaiian Native-Serving Institution (ANNH) with 23% of students being Alaska Native. It houses the nation’s only College of Indigenous Studies that offers academic programs designed to serve Indigenous communities and build new generations of leaders.
Being at the forefront of climate and Arctic research, UAF created the Climate Scholars Program (housed within the Honors College) which is the first of its kind in Alaska and the U.S. The program offers undergraduate students experiential learning opportunities focused on climate change, many of which take place outside of the traditional classroom.
UAF is home to several unique features, including the world’s only university-owned rocket launch site, called Poker Flat, its own herd of muskoxen and reindeer, and the iconic Bus 142 from the Into the Wild story.
