 |
|
|
|
University of Alaska Anchorage was established in 1954 and is situated in Anchorage, Alaska. It is the largest member of the University of Alaska System and has over 15,000 students. The university has the following schools and colleges:
University of Alaska Anchorage provides graduate degrees through the Graduate Division. There are four community campuses:
The university’s mascot is the Seawolves, and the athletics teams are nicknamed the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves. The official colors are gold and green. The university has track & field, volleyball, basketball, and cross country teams.
The main campus of University Of Alaska Anchorage is in Anchorage, AK (a large city). The school is a public school. University Of Alaska Anchorage offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to transportation.
University Of Alaska Anchorage does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 440 to 570. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 450 or more.
University Of Alaska Anchorage offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 16,463 enrolled students.
Many students are part-timers. Student athletes at the school belong to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
General Phone: (907) 786-1800
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 342 | liberal arts and sciences, history, English, foreign language and literature, economics, political science, creative writing, anthropology, ... |
| Business and Management | 273 | business management, accounting, MIS, business and related services, finance, marketing, operations management, logistics, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 224 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner, community nurse, various nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 214 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, special ed, education, student counseling, superintendency and administration, early childhood education, teacher education, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 188 | mental health services tech, radiographer, medical assistant, dental assistant, dental hygienist, clinical lab tech, phlebotomy, medical lab tech, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 111 | industrial production tech, architectural engineering tech, computer engineering tech, instrumentation tech, surveying tech, occupational safety tech, architectural drafting, electrical drafting, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 89 | psychology, clinical psychology, massage therapy |
| Transportation | 86 | air traffic controller, aviation operations, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Engineering | 75 | civil engineering, various engineering courses, engineering, engineering management, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering courses, mechanical engineering |
| Family and Social Work | 72 | social work, child care provider, public administration, social service professions |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 59 | corrections and criminal justice, fire protection, fire-fighting, fire services administration |
| Science | 57 | biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, geology |
| Media | 35 | journalism |
| Mechanics and Repair | 32 | aircraft maintenance, heavy equipment maintenance, computer repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics, electrical maintenance and repair |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 26 | computer and info science, network management, web design, computer applications programming, computer networking |
| Art Studies | 19 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 13 | health and fitness, dietitian |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 11 | chef training, institutional food workers |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Religion and Philosophy | 10 | philosophy |
| Medicine | 10 | public health |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 8 | science tech |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | theatre design |
| Production Trades | 7 | welding |
| Office and Administration | 6 | general office occupations, administrative assistant, office management |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 3 | construction management, real estate |
| Music | 2 | music, music performance |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical office assistant |
| Hospitality | 1 | hospitality management |
| Design | 0 | design and applied arts |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agriculture |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Alaska Anchorage in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 871 | 49 |
| Associate's degree | 666 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 289 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 82 | 33 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 47 | 10 |
| Post-master's certificate | 29 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 21 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Alaska Anchorage had a total enrollment of 16,463 students (11,168 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 76% |
| Part-Time | 24% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 8% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 93% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
University Of Alaska Anchorage offers campus housing for 956 of its 11,168 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Anchorage, Alaska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alaska Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,712 | 2,522 | 68% | 1,740 | 69% |
| Men | 1,662 | 1,117 | 67% | 769 | 69% |
| Women | 2,050 | 1,405 | 69% | 971 | 69% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 45% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,690 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,110 |
| Room and board | $ 8,280 |
| Room charge | $ 4,880 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,010 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Alaska Anchorage participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1146200)
University Of Alaska Anchorage has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 146 | 104 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 64 | 84 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 51 | 91 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $127,149 | 3 | $87,300 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 68 | $94,260 | 31 | $81,529 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 70 | $77,970 | 60 | $67,718 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 73 | $62,476 | 119 | $57,004 |
| Instructor | academic year | 19 | $48,587 | 25 | $46,130 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 231 | $75,262 | 236 | $61,592 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 58 | 57 | 115 |
| Track | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 28 | 59 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Corporate Communications
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Institutional Food Workers
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Civil Engineering, Other
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Petroleum Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Fire Protection, Other
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Air Traffic Controller
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Alaska Anchorage Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to University Of Alaska Anchorage.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at University Of Alaska Anchorage with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
