·Public University
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is a public comprehensive university located in Anchorage, Alaska, the state's largest city. Founded in 1954, UAA has grown to serve approximately 15,000 students with a broad range of programs spanning the liberal arts, sciences, engineering, health sciences, business, and education. As the flagship campus for Alaska's largest metropolitan area, UAA plays a vital role in meeting the state's workforce development needs, particularly in healthcare, engineering, and public administration. The university adopted the Seawolves as its mascot in 1977, reflecting the rugged coastal spirit of Southcentral Alaska. UAA offers students a unique academic environment with proximity to world-class outdoor recreation, indigenous cultural heritage, and robust research opportunities tied to Arctic and subarctic environments.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$21693
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $21,322
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
