University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska · Public · 7,212 undergraduates · uaa.alaska.edu
Test policy (fall 2027)
Test blind
Scores aren't considered
Acceptance rate
100%Est.Estimate
of applicants
Annual cost (2027-28)
$33,240Est.Estimate
$52,640 out of state
University of Alaska Anchorage is test blind for students starting in fall 2027: it doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them. Its acceptance rate is about 100%. A year in 2027-28 is expected to cost about $33,240 for in-state students and $52,640 for out-of-state students before financial aid.
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Your chances and merit aid at University of Alaska Anchorage
See your chances of admission, how much merit aid you could get, and what you'd pay after it.
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Your admission chances
100% of applicants admitted
No estimate
University of Alaska Anchorage doesn't consider test scores and doesn't publish its freshmen's GPAs, so your chances rest on your courses, grades and the rest of your application.
Estimated merit aid
No estimate
That's for out-of-state students. .
Your cost before merit aid
$52,640
a year in 2027-28, from a $52,640 sticker price (out of state)
What to do with your 1200
Scores aren't considered here
This college doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them.
Reach, target and likely are a rough guide from your GPA, test score and how selective the college is. Admissions also weigh your courses, grades, essays and activities. Merit aid figures are estimates, before any need-based aid.
Admissions
Test policy for fall 2027
Test blind
SAT and ACT scores aren't considered for admission, even if you send them.
- Accuplacer or other placement exams can be used for math and English placement
Source: Admissions Frequently Asked Questions | Admissions | University of Alaska Anchorage · Checked November 3, 2026
Acceptance rate
100%Estimate
of applicants are admitted.
Cost and financial aid
The sticker price is what a year costs before any aid. Most students pay less after grants and scholarships.
Sticker price for 2027-28Estimate
$33,240
a year, in state
$52,640
a year, out of state (tuition $29,350)
- Tuition (in state)$9,950
What families pay after aid
What a year cost on average after grants and scholarships, for freshmen who got federal aid in 2023-24 (in-state students), by family income.
- $0 to $30,000$10,421
- $30,001 to $48,000$12,234
- $48,001 to $75,000$12,395
- $75,001 to $110,000$15,553
- Over $110,000$18,042
Financial aidEstimate
75%
of freshmen receive grants
$7,221
average grant to freshmen
Merit scholarships
Awards for grades and scores, on top of need-based aid. You don't repay them.
Alaska programs for residents
Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)
$3,500 to $7,000 a year
State program · In-state students
- 3.50+ GPA, 1210+ SAT or 25+ ACT, Level 1; Complete APS rigorous curriculum (Option A, B or C, letter-graded courses); Alaska HS diploma (no GED); FAFSA (or APS Alternative Application) by June 30; enroll at least half-time$7,000
- 3.00+ GPA, 1130+ SAT or 23+ ACT, Level 2; Complete APS rigorous curriculum (Option A, B or C, letter-graded courses); Alaska HS diploma (no GED); FAFSA (or APS Alternative Application) by June 30; enroll at least half-time$5,250
- 2.50+ GPA, 1060+ SAT or 21+ ACT, Level 3; Complete APS rigorous curriculum (Option A, B or C, letter-graded courses); Alaska HS diploma (no GED); FAFSA (or APS Alternative Application) by June 30; enroll at least half-time$3,500
Compare awards across colleges with the merit aid calculator.
AP credit
AP exams that earn credit can replace college courses, so you pay for fewer of them and may graduate sooner.
AP exams that earn credit
38 of 38
Earn credit with a score of 3
26 exams
A 3-credit course is worth
about $1,000Est.Estimate
at 2027-28 tuition for in-state students
Credit for each AP exam
| Exam | Score needed | Credits | Counts as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 4 | ART 100-level elective |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 4 | ART 100-level elective |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ART A261 and ART A262 |
| Biology | 4 | 8 | BIOL A102 *Introductory Biology (3 cr.) and BIOL A103 *Introductory Biology Lab (1 cr.) and 100-level BIOL elective (4 cr.) |
| Biology | 5 | 6 | BIOL A108 *Principles and Methods in Biology |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 | MATH A251 *Calculus I |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 | MATH A251 *Calculus I (4 cr.) and MATH A252 *Calculus II (4 cr.) |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM A105 *General Chemistry I (3 cr.) and CHEM A105L *General Chemistry I Lab (1 cr.) |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 | CHEM A105 *General Chemistry I (3 cr.) and CHEM A105L *General Chemistry I Lab (1 cr.) CHEM A106 *General Chemistry II (3 cr.) and CHEM A106L *General Chemistry II Lab (1 cr.) |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | LANG 100-level Humanities GER |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PS 100-level Social Sciences GER |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CSCE A201 Computer Programming I |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CSCE A101 |
| Drawing | 3 | 4 | ART 100-level elective |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | WRTG A111 *Introduction to Composition |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL A121 *Introduction to Literature |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | ENVI A211 *Environmental Science (3 cr.) and ENVI A211L *Environmental Science Lab (1 cr.) |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIST A101 *Western Civilization I ,HIST A102 *Western Civilization II |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 8 | FREN A101 *Elementary French I (4 cr.) and FREN A102 *Elementary French II (4 cr.) |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 8 | GER A101 *Elementary German I (4 cr.) and GER A102 *Elementary German II (4 cr.) |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 100-level Social Sciences GER |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 8 | LANG 100-level Humanities GER |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | JPN A101 *First Year Japanese I (4 cr.) and JPN A102 *First Year Japanese II (4 cr.) |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | LAT 100-level Humanities GER |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON A102 *Principles of Macroeconomics |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON A101 *Principles of Microeconomics |
| Music Theory | 4 | 3 | MUS A111 Fundamentals of Music |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 100-level Natural Science with lab GER |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | PHYS 100-level Natural Science with lab GER |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHYS 200-level Natural Science with lab GER |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHYS 200-level Natural Science with lab GER |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY A111 *General Psychology |
| Research | 3 | 3 | HNRS 200-level elective |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | HNRS 100-level elective |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 8 | SPAN A101 *Elementary Spanish I (4 cr.) and SPAN A102 *Elementary Spanish II (4 cr.) |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 8 | SPAN A201 *Intermediate Spanish I (4 cr. ) and SPAN A202 *Intermediate Spanish II (4 cr.) |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | STAT A200 *Elementary Statistics |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PS A101 *Introduction to American Government |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST A131 *History of the United States I HIST A132 *History of the United States II |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST A102 *Western Civilization II |
Source: AP credit policy
After college
Graduate within 6 years
31%
Come back for a second year
71%
Typical earnings
$53,994
a year, 10 years after starting here
- University of Alaska Anchorage$89,808
- All colleges$90,887
Median yearly earnings of graduates five years after finishing a bachelor's in this major. 25 majors here have earnings data.
Common questions about University of Alaska Anchorage
Is University of Alaska Anchorage test optional for fall 2027?
University of Alaska Anchorage is test blind for students starting in fall 2027: it doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Alaska Anchorage?
The acceptance rate at University of Alaska Anchorage is about 100%.
How much does University of Alaska Anchorage cost?
A year at University of Alaska Anchorage in 2027-28 is expected to cost about $33,240 for in-state students and $52,640 for out-of-state students before financial aid. After grants and scholarships, freshmen who got federal aid paid $13,077 a year on average.
Does University of Alaska Anchorage give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Alaska Anchorage gives credit for all 38 AP exams it lists. 26 exams earn credit with a score of 3; the rest need a 4 or 5.
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