University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Alaska Fairbanks is one of the four public 4-year colleges in Alaska. The campus is located in a suburb, in Fairbanks.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,664 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 804 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 619 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 77%). Every year 30% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Alaska Fairbanks's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,848, and fees were $1,414. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $17,160 and $2,023 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall Suburb |
Number of Students7,664 |
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate77% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 5 |
Certificate | 4 | 27 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 1492 miles radius of University of Alaska Fairbanks
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261 miles away |
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500 miles away |
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618 miles away |
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1426 miles away |
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1427 miles away |
Western Washington University
1429 miles away |
Peninsula College
1447 miles away |
Skagit Valley College
1450 miles away |
Edmonds Community College
1486 miles away |
Cascadia College
1492 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 09/01/1934 - Current |
Admission
77%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1030 to 1270 |
ACT | 17 to 25 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Neither required nor recommended |
Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $50 |
Graduates | $75 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $223/credit | |
In State Students | $223/credit | |
Out of State Students | $736/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $466/credit | |
In State Students | $466/credit | |
Out of State Students | $979/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $10,035 | $10,035 | $33,120 |
ADN | 70 | $15,610 | $15,610 | $51,520 |
BSN | 125 | $27,875 | $27,875 | $92,000 |
FNP | 50 | $23,300 | $23,300 | $48,950 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 85% of University of Alaska Fairbanks's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 26% | $4,145 |
Other Federal Grant | 3% | $647 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 61% | $4,736 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 46% | $3,890 |
Federal Student Loans | 26% | $5,094 |
Private Loans | 5% | $12,664 |
$9,010
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$7,349 |
$30,001 to $48,000$8,213 |
$48,001 to $75,000$9,990 |
$75,001 to $110,000$14,037 |
Over $110,000$13,285 |
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Student Population
6,639
Undergrads
1,025
Graduates
4,449
Women
3,215
Men
46%
Full-time
54%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
52% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
15% |
Two or more races |
7% |
Hispanic |
6% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Black/African American |
2% |
Asian |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Alaska state board of nursing.