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University of Alaska Southeast, also known as UAS, is a public, regional institute under the University of Alaska System. Juneau–Douglas Community College, established in 1956, and Southeastern Senior College, founded in 1972, were merged in 1980 to form the University of Alaska Southeast. The main campus is located in Juneau. UAS also has two other campuses in Ketchikan and Sitka. More than 2,000 students enroll in this university.
University of Alaska Southeast offers a wide variety of bachelor degrees, master degrees, and graduate certificate programs through the following academic divisions:
Students of UAS participate in a number of intramural sports including basketball, racquetball, riflery, skiing, tennis, softball, volleyball, and ultimate Frisbee. Students also publish a newspaper called “The Whalesong,” and a literary magazine called “Tidal Echoes.”
The main campus of University Of Alaska Southeast is in Juneau, AK (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. University Of Alaska Southeast offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching, family and social work, medical adminstration, and liberal arts.
University Of Alaska Southeast does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 480 to 610. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 430 or more.
University Of Alaska Southeast offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, the school had 2,952 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at University Of Alaska Southeast.
Many students are part-timers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Alaska Southeast is an open enrollment, public university that provides postsecondary education for a diverse student body. UAS promotes student achievements and faculty scholarship, lifelong learning opportunities, and quality academic programs."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Alaska Southeast
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, AK 99801-8697
General Phone: (877) 465-4827
http://www.uas.alaska.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 86 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, English, political science |
| Business And Management | 73 | business management, MIS, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, accounting, business administration |
| Education And Teaching | 71 | education, elementary school teaching, education courses, reading teaching, secondary teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | public administration, child care provider |
| Science | 15 | biology, marine biology |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical records admin, medical office assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | recreation and leisure studies |
| Construction Trades | 4 | carpentry, building inspector, power transmission |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies, fisheries sciences |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 1 | registered nursing, health aide |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | environmental control tech, drafting |
| Medicine | 1 | public health |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and police |
| Office And Administration | 1 | general office occupations |
| Hospitality | 0 | tourism promotion, hospitality management, travel services |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, marine mechanic |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Alaska Southeast in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 108 | 16 |
| Master's degree | 88 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 83 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 13 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 5 | 8 |
In 2007, University Of Alaska Southeast had a total enrollment of 2,952 students (1,667 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 75% |
| Part-Time | 25% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 14% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 92% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
University Of Alaska Southeast offers campus housing for 280 of its 1,667 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Juneau, 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 | 310 | 222 | 72% | 142 | 64% |
| Men | 115 | 80 | 70% | 47 | 59% |
| Women | 195 | 142 | 73% | 95 | 67% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 28 |
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 | 33% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,445 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,415 |
| Room and board | $ 5,670 |
| Room charge | $ 3,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,170 |
| Books and supplies | $ 675 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,382 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Alaska Southeast participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 106500)
University Of Alaska Southeast has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $84,978 | 6 | $75,484 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $59,689 | 7 | $62,798 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $55,555 | 30 | $50,471 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $59,258 | 43 | $55,968 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism Promotion Operations
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Alaska Southeast Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits 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 Tenure system for quality teaching
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