University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska · Public · 4,207 undergraduates · uaf.edu
Test policy (fall 2027)
Test optional
Sending scores is your choice
Acceptance rate
100%Est.Estimate
of applicants
Annual cost (2027-28)
$28,310Est.Estimate
$43,840 out of state
University of Alaska Fairbanks is test optional for students starting in fall 2027: you choose whether to send an SAT or ACT score. Its acceptance rate is about 100%. A year in 2027-28 is expected to cost about $28,310 for in-state students and $43,840 for out-of-state students before financial aid.
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Your chances and merit aid at University of Alaska Fairbanks
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
Estimated merit aid
No estimate
That's for out-of-state students. .
Your cost before merit aid
$43,840
a year in 2027-28, from a $43,840 sticker price (out of state)
What to do with your 1200
Not enough data to advise
There isn't enough data on this college's freshmen to say whether sending your SAT helps.
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Admissions
Test policy for fall 2027
Test optional
You choose whether to send an SAT or ACT score. If you send one, it's considered.
- Directed Self-Placement and ALEKS are used for placement; ACT/SAT may substitute for the writing placement test
Source: Undergraduate Admission | Office of Admissions · 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
$28,310
a year, in state
$43,840
a year, out of state (tuition $25,190)
- Tuition (in state)$9,660
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$5,261
- $30,001 to $48,000$4,936
- $48,001 to $75,000$6,091
- $75,001 to $110,000$9,056
- Over $110,000$12,728
Financial aidEstimate
87%
of freshmen receive grants
$10,424
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
35 of 35
Earn credit with a score of 3
33 exams
A 3-credit course is worth
about $970Est.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 | 6 | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 6 | |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ART S261 and S262 |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | BIOL S115 and S116 |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 | MATH F251X |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 | MATH F251X/F252X |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CHEM S105/L and 106/L |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | CHNS F101X/F102X |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PS F201X |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CS F201 |
| Drawing | 3 | 6 | ART S105 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | WRTG F111X |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | WRTG F111X |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIST F101/F102X |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 7 | FREN F101X/F102X |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 7 | GER F101X/F102X |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG F101X |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | JPN F101X/F102X |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON F202X |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON F201X |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUS F103X |
| Music Theory | 4 | 5 | MUS F131/F133 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS F123X |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS F124X |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS F212X |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS F211X |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY F101X |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 7 | SPAN F101X/F102X |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 5 | SPAN F201 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | STAT F200X |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PS F101X |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST F131/F132X |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST F100X |
Source: AP credit policy
After college
Graduate within 6 years
37%
Come back for a second year
74%
Typical earnings
$52,180
a year, 10 years after starting here
- University of Alaska Fairbanks$90,286
- All colleges$97,556
Median yearly earnings of graduates five years after finishing a bachelor's in this major. 10 majors here have earnings data.
Common questions about University of Alaska Fairbanks
Is University of Alaska Fairbanks test optional for fall 2027?
Yes. University of Alaska Fairbanks is test optional for students starting in fall 2027: you choose whether to send an SAT or ACT score.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Alaska Fairbanks?
The acceptance rate at University of Alaska Fairbanks is about 100%.
How much does University of Alaska Fairbanks cost?
A year at University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2027-28 is expected to cost about $28,310 for in-state students and $43,840 for out-of-state students before financial aid. After grants and scholarships, freshmen who got federal aid paid $7,570 a year on average.
Does University of Alaska Fairbanks give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Alaska Fairbanks gives credit for all 35 AP exams it lists. 33 exams earn credit with a score of 3; the rest need a 4 or 5.
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