School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large town (in Fairbanks, AK). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

Signers Hall
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7480
Main Phone: (907) 474-7211
Web Site: www.uaf.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 5,402 (full-time equivalent) students. 78.8% of students attend full-time, while 21.2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 475 male students and 501 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 48.7% of the student body, while females made up 51.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (2)%, Asian (3)%, and Native American (17)%.

School Selectivity

Degree Levels

• Certificate, < 1 year
• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Associate's Degree
• Certificate, 2-4 years
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies
• Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Accounting
• Administrative And Secretarial
• Business Administration

• General Communications
• Journalism

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Computer Science

• General Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Geological Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering

• Industrial Equipment Technology
• Mining Technology

• Creative Writing
• General English Language
• Rhetoric And Speech

• Fishery Management
• Other Environmental Conservation
• Wildlife Management

• Medical Assistant
• Mental Health
• Public Health

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Geography
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Child Care

• Liberal Arts

• Biological And Physical Sciences
• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Law And Legal

• Health And Fitness

• Biology
• Botany
• Cell Biology And Molecular Biology
• Other Biology
• Zoology

• Asian Language And Literature
• Foreign Languages And Literature
• Other Literature And Language

• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics

• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Culinary

• Philosophy

• Astrophysics
• Chemistry
• Geology
• Meteorology
• Other Physical Sciences
• Physics

• Drafting

• Criminal Justice
• Fire Safety

• Community Psychology
• General Psychology

• Community Service
• Social Work

• Electronic Equipment Installation And Repair
• Engine And Automotive

• Other Science Technology

• Air Transport

School Accreditation

University Of Alaska Fairbanks reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited regionally by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Colleges (NWASC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of Alaska Fairbanks belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Great Northeast Athletic Conference (for basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.