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University Of Alaska Fairbanks is located in Fairbanks, Alaska (a small suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by University Of Alaska Fairbanks is the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University Of Alaska Fairbanks is known for its programs in engineering, science, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 580.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Alaska Fairbanks is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 8,228 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at University Of Alaska Fairbanks are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. University Of Alaska Fairbanks offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Alaska Fairbanks
Signers' Hall
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7480
General Phone: (907) 474-7211
Admissions Phone: (800) 478-1823
Financial Aid Phone: (888) 474-7256
http://www.uaf.edu
University Of Alaska Fairbanks awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 213 | liberal arts and sciences, English, interdisciplinary studies, history, sociology, foreign language and literature, economics courses, creative writing, ... |
| Science | 102 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics, molecular biology, marine biology, oceanography, atmospheric sciences, ... |
| Engineering | 98 | civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, environmental engineering, geological engineering, engineering management, engineering, ... |
| Business And Management | 87 | business management, accounting technology, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 82 | mental and social health services, psychology, community psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 57 | community organization, social work, child care provider |
| Education And Teaching | 51 | education, elementary school teaching, school counseling, teacher aide, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 43 | fire-fighting, corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and administration |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 41 | natural resources courses, fisheries sciences, wildlife management, natural resources management |
| Media | 35 | journalism, communication studies |
| Engineering Technician | 30 | industrial production tech, drafting, industrial tech, mining and petroleum tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | computer and info science, computer engineering, computer science |
| Medicine | 19 | public health |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Mechanics And Repair | 15 | computer repair, vehicle maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance, diesel mechanics |
| Law | 14 | legal assistant |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 13 | health and medical administrative, medical secretary |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 10 | medical assistant, dental assistant, medical lab assistant |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 5 | chef training |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | theatre design |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Transportation | 1 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | science tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | exercise science |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Alaska Fairbanks in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 432 | 53 |
| Master's degree | 236 | 53 |
| Associate's degree | 206 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 91 | 22 |
| Doctor's degree | 25 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, University Of Alaska Fairbanks had a total enrollment of 8,228 students (5,776 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 81% |
| Part-Time | 19% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 24% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 88% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
University Of Alaska Fairbanks offers campus housing for 1,467 of its 5,776 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fairbanks, Alaska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alaska Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,973 | 1,434 | 73% | 1,054 | 74% |
| Men | 953 | 677 | 71% | 498 | 74% |
| Women | 1,020 | 757 | 74% | 556 | 73% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 49% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 478-1823
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,946 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,890 |
| Room and board | $ 5,580 |
| Room charge | $ 2,990 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,590 |
| Books and supplies | $ 716 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,630 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Alaska Fairbanks participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 106300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (888) 474-7256
University Of Alaska Fairbanks has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 198 | 54 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 89 | 66 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 112 | 84 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 72 | $78,910 | 12 | $80,740 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 68 | $62,004 | 27 | $56,082 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 77 | $54,702 | 72 | $49,632 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $46,530 | 17 | $42,481 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $43,853 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 231 | $63,902 | 133 | $52,753 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 25 | 71 |
| Basketball | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 15 | 44 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Community Organization and Advocacy
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Area Studies, Other
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Creative Writing
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Molecular Biology
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Zoology/Animal Biology
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Psychology
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
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 Fairbanks Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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