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University Of Alaska Southeast

University Of Alaska Southeast

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:

  • Career Education
  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Education
  • School of Management

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.”

Overview of University Of Alaska Southeast

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.

Areas of Study

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 Selectivity

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.

Faculty

University Of Alaska Southeast offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.

Student Body

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.

Student Life

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.

Contacting University Of Alaska Southeast

University Of Alaska Southeast
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, AK 99801-8697
General Phone: (877) 465-4827
http://www.uas.alaska.edu

University Of Alaska Southeast Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts86liberal arts and sciences, social services, English, political science
Business And Management73business management, MIS, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, accounting, business administration
Education And Teaching71education, elementary school teaching, education courses, reading teaching, secondary teaching
Family And Social Work20public administration, child care provider
Science15biology, marine biology
Medical Administration12medical records admin, medical office assistant
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy5recreation and leisure studies
Construction Trades4carpentry, building inspector, power transmission
Law3legal assistant
Conservation And Resource Management2environmental studies, fisheries sciences
Mathematics1mathematics
Nursing And Emergency Medicine1registered nursing, health aide
Engineering Technician1environmental control tech, drafting
Medicine1public health
Security And Law Enforcement1criminal justice and police
Office And Administration1general office occupations
Hospitality0tourism promotion, hospitality management, travel services
Production Trades0welding
Mechanics And Repair0automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, marine mechanic

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Alaska Southeast in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree10816
Master's degree885
Associate's degree8316
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1314
Award of less than 1 academic year58

Student Body

In 2007, University Of Alaska Southeast had a total enrollment of 2,952 students (1,667 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men33%
Women67%
Full-Time75%
Part-Time25%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate91%
Graduate9%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White67%
Black1%
Hispanic2%
Asian3%
American Indian14%
Unknown12%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1910%
20-2110%
22-2413%
25-2915%
30-3411%
35-398%
40-4915%
50-6412%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Alaska92%
Nevada1%
(International Students)1%
Massachusetts1%
Oklahoma1%
Utah1%
Georgia1%
California1%
Hawaii1%
Colorado1%
North Carolina1%
Arkansas1%

University Of Alaska Southeast Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time44 %
Part-Time36 %

University Of Alaska Southeast Room and Board (2007)

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.

University Of Alaska Southeast Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total31022272%14264%
Men1158070%4759%
Women19514273%9567%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal480610
SAT Math430540
SAT Writing410530
ACT Verbal1728
ACT Math1827
ACT Composite2128

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT33%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT13%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

University Of Alaska Southeast Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

University Of Alaska Southeast has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1516
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2419
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1514

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year5$84,9786$75,484
Associate professoracademic year11$59,6897$62,798
Assistant professoracademic year36$55,55530$50,471
All faculty totalacademic year52$59,25843$55,968

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of Alaska Southeast Degree Programs (2007)

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

University Of Alaska Southeast Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Alaska Southeast Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%University Of Alaska Southeast % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%University Of Alaska Southeast % students 40 years or older
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%University Of Alaska Southeast % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%University Of Alaska Southeast Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%University Of Alaska Southeast % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%University Of Alaska Southeast % of degrees in medical adminstration
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%University Of Alaska Southeast Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%University Of Alaska Southeast % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%University Of Alaska Southeast % of degrees in family and social work
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%University Of Alaska Southeast % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%University Of Alaska Southeast % of degrees in business and management
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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