Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $22,407. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Alaska residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,736 | $22,320 |
| Housing & meals | $10,450 | $10,450 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Personal & travel | $4,250 | $4,250 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,029 | −$3,029 |
| Total cost of attendance | $22,407 | $35,991 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
UAF net price compared with other Alaska colleges
UAF has the 2nd-lowest average net price of 5 Alaska colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilisagvik College | $6,743 | 46% | $39,541 |
| 2 | University of Alaska Fairbanks | $10,892 | 38% | $48,866 |
| 3 | University of Alaska Southeast | $12,357 | 28% | $48,475 |
| 4 | University of Alaska Anchorage | $15,301 | 30% | $51,871 |
| 5 | Alaska Pacific University | $21,616 | 47% | $54,271 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Alaska colleges →
Why UAF costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | — | $10,892 | 38% | $48,866 | This school |
| University of Alaska Southeast | 63% | $12,357 | 28% | $48,475 | |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | 67% | $15,301 | 30% | $51,871 | |
| Ilisagvik College | — | $6,743 | 46% | $39,541 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Alaska Fairbanks would cost you $1,465 less per year than University of Alaska Southeast, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Alaska Fairbanks, mostly from more University of Alaska Southeast students living at home, which lowers its average (+$3,152).
- University of Alaska Fairbanks gives aided families $2,829 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Alaska resident | UAF | University of Alaska Southeast | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,736 | $7,056 | +$1,680 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 | $1,400 | +$600 |
| Housing & meals | $10,450 | $12,820 | −$2,370 |
| Personal & travel | $4,250 | $5,948 | −$1,698 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,029 | −$6,181 | +$3,152 |
| Sticker price | $22,407 | $21,043 | +$1,364 |
| Average grants | −$11,515 | −$8,686 | −$2,829 |
| You pay | $10,892 | $12,357 | −$1,465 |
“+” means UAF costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
UAF cost questions
How much is tuition at UAF?
Tuition and fees are $8,736 a year for Alaska residents and $22,320 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending UAF?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $22,407 a year for Alaska residents living on campus and about $35,991 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at UAF?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $10,892 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $7,992; $48–75k pay $11,323; $110k+ pay $17,512. These figures are for Alaska residents.
How much debt do UAF graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,283, and 8.5% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Alaska Fairbanks overview