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University of Alaska Fairbanks, also known as UAF, is situated in Fairbanks, Alaska, and was established in 1917. The university offers more than 20 certificates and 160 degrees in over 100 disciplines. UAF has nine academic colleges and schools:
Apart from its Fairbanks campus, the university also encompasses other urban and rural campuses:
The university’s athletics teams are the Alaska Nanooks. The colors are gold and blue. The sports teams of UAF include soccer, water polo, basketball, volleyball, and various other sports. Jay S. Hammond, former Alaska governor, was a famous alumnus of this university.
University Of Alaska Fairbanks is located in Fairbanks, AK (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 science, engineering technician, conservation and resource management, and mechanics and repair.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 580.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. University Of Alaska Fairbanks has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 8,618 enrolled students in 2007. 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
http://www.uaf.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 218 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, English, anthropology, sociology, history, geography, area studies, ... |
| Science | 113 | biology, chemistry, marine biology, geology, geophysics, oceanography, biological and physical sciences, atmospheric sciences, ... |
| Business And Management | 102 | business management, accounting, accounting technology, business |
| Education And Teaching | 92 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, education, school counseling, teacher aide, physical education teaching, special ed, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 78 | industrial production tech, drafting, instrumentation tech, industrial safety tech, mining and petroleum tech, industrial tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 74 | psychology, mental and social health services, community psychology |
| Engineering | 72 | civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, geological engineering, engineering, environmental engineering, engineering management, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 67 | community organization, social work, child care provider, child development |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 48 | natural resources courses, wildlife management, fisheries sciences, natural resources management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 40 | fire-fighting, corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and administration |
| Mechanics And Repair | 36 | computer repair, aircraft maintenance, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, vehicle maintenance |
| Medicine | 27 | public health |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer and info science, computer engineering, computer science |
| Media | 20 | journalism, communication studies |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Construction Trades | 16 | carpentry |
| Medical Support And Technology | 15 | medical assistant, dental assistant, medical lab assistant |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant |
| Medical Administration | 9 | medical secretary, health and medical administrative |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 6 | chef training |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | theatre design |
| Transportation | 1 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
| 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 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 464 | 55 |
| Associate's degree | 210 | 25 |
| Master's degree | 199 | 54 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 169 | 27 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 34 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 33 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, University Of Alaska Fairbanks had a total enrollment of 8,618 students (5,817 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 83% |
| Part-Time | 17% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 21% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 91% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
University Of Alaska Fairbanks offers campus housing for 1,467 of its 5,817 (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 | 1,758 | 1,373 | 78% | 958 | 70% |
| Men | 844 | 656 | 78% | 476 | 73% |
| Women | 914 | 717 | 78% | 482 | 67% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 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 | 47% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| 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 | $ 4,573 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,543 |
| Room and board | $ 5,580 |
| Room charge | $ 2,990 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,590 |
| Books and supplies | $ 760 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,796 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Alaska Fairbanks participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 106300)
University Of Alaska Fairbanks has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 200 | 68 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 78 | 68 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 127 | 105 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 81 | $88,150 | 10 | $81,586 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 71 | $71,435 | 40 | $60,060 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 92 | $59,892 | 90 | $54,131 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $47,996 | 16 | $50,356 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 7 | $48,347 | 10 | $26,924 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 260 | $71,125 | 167 | $55,150 |
*: 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 | 52 | 50 | 102 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Track | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 28 | 58 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, 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
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
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
Special Education and Teaching, General
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 Safety Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Development
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
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics 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 ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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% |  |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad 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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