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The main campus of University Of Alaska Southeast is in Juneau, Alaska (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, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
University Of Alaska Southeast does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 465 to 615. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 440 or more.
University Of Alaska Southeast offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 3,125 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at University Of Alaska Southeast.
Many students are part-timers.
University Of Alaska Southeast offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
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 achievement and faculty scholarship, lifelong learning opportunities, and quality academic programs. The University of Alaska Southeast dedicates itself to the following: ò Achieving distinction as a learning community. ò Developing programs and services rooted in its unique natural setting. ò Developing educated citizens with a sense of personal ethics. ò Serving as a center for culture and arts with a focus on Alaska Native traditions. ò Contributing to the economic development of the region and the state through basic and applied research and public service. ò Using technology effectively in all programs and services."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Alaska Southeast
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, AK 99801-8697
General Phone: (877) 465-4827
Admissions Phone: (907) 796-6100
Financial Aid Phone: (907) 796-6255
http://www.uas.alaska.edu
University Of Alaska Southeast awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 72 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, English, general studies, political science |
| Business And Management | 69 | business management, MIS, accounting, entrepreneurship, accounting technology, business administration |
| Education And Teaching | 61 | education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | public administration, child care provider |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | medical records admin |
| Science | 7 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 4 | registered nursing, health aide |
| Construction Trades | 3 | power transmission, building inspector, carpentry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and police |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | recreation and leisure studies |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | environmental control tech |
| Hospitality | 0 | tourism promotion, hospitality management, travel services |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, marine mechanic |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Alaska Southeast in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 94 | 15 |
| Master's degree | 72 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 64 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 8 | 5 |
In 2005, University Of Alaska Southeast had a total enrollment of 3,125 students (1,805 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 83% |
| Part-Time | 17% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 18% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 79% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
University Of Alaska Southeast offers campus housing for 280 of its 1,805 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Juneau, Alaska for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 310 | 254 | 82% | 202 | 80% |
| Men | 150 | 125 | 83% | 101 | 81% |
| Women | 160 | 129 | 81% | 101 | 78% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 465 | 615 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
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 | 25% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (907) 796-6100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,858 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,890 |
| Room and board | $ 5,370 |
| Room charge | $ 3,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,970 |
| Books and supplies | $ 635 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Alaska Southeast participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 106500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (907) 796-6255
University Of Alaska Southeast has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $75,485 | 5 | $75,186 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $56,447 | 6 | $52,733 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 41 | $47,255 | 25 | $46,545 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 55 | $51,141 | 36 | $51,555 |
*: 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
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
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
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Alaska Southeast Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits 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 Tenure system for quality teaching
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