More selective than 100% of Alaska colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,043. College Scorecard.
Higher than 0% of Alaska colleges we cover and 11% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 25% of Alaska colleges we cover and 36% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Alaska Southeast acceptance rate & admissions
Of 320 applicants, University of Alaska Southeast admitted 200 and 148 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Alaska Southeast tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Alaska residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What University of Alaska Southeast costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Alaska Southeast took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Alaska. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,955 | $42,807 | 5.4 years |
| $30–48k | $6,799 | $29,236 | 3.7 years |
| $48–75k | $14,510 | $62,393 | 7.9 years |
| $75–110k | $18,946 | $81,468 | 10.4 years |
| $110k+ | $19,373 | $83,304 | 10.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (26% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($48,475) minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AK (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $7,865 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Alaska Southeast majors, earnings & careers
University of Alaska Southeast offers 17 bachelor's majors across 7 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Science & Math · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Education · 2
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Business & Finance · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Alaska Southeast
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $74,392 | $30,752 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $55,957 | — |
| Social Sciences | $54,226 | — |
Quick list of all 17 majors
- Biology—
- Business Administration$74,392
- Communications—
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- English—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Ethnic / Gender Studies—
- Geology / Earth Science—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Mathematics—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$55,957
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies—
- Social Sciences$54,226
- Special Education—
- Studio Art—
- Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Juneau
2 bedrooms $1,807.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 65 inches of rain a year, 81 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Juneau City and Borough
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Juneau City and Borough at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Alaska Southeast with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Alaska by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Southeast | 63% | $12,357 | 28% | $48,475 | This school |
| Ilisagvik College | — | $6,743 | 46% | $39,541 | |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | — | $10,892 | 38% | $48,866 | |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | 67% | $15,301 | 30% | $51,871 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Alaska Southeast would cost you $5,614 more per year than Ilisagvik College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Alaska Southeast, mostly from a higher estimate for personal & travel costs (+$3,218).
- University of Alaska Southeast gives aided families $1,052 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Alaska resident | University of Alaska Southeast | Ilisagvik College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $7,056 | $5,260 | +$1,796 |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 | $800 | +$600 |
| Housing & meals | $12,820 | $13,000 | −$180 |
| Personal & travel | $5,948 | $2,730 | +$3,218 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,181 | −$7,413 | +$1,232 |
| Sticker price | $21,043 | $14,377 | +$6,666 |
| Average grants | −$8,686 | −$7,634 | −$1,052 |
| You pay | $12,357 | $6,743 | +$5,614 |
“+” means University of Alaska Southeast 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.
Common questions about University of Alaska Southeast
What is the University of Alaska Southeast acceptance rate?
University of Alaska Southeast accepts 63% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 200 of 320 applicants were admitted.
How much does University of Alaska Southeast cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $21,043 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $12,357 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $9,955 and families earning $110k+ pay $19,373.
How much do University of Alaska Southeast graduates earn?
Former University of Alaska Southeast students earn a median $48,475 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Alaska Southeast graduation rate?
28% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 76% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Alaska Southeast degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Alaska Southeast costs about $62,393 after grants ($14,510 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $48,475 ten years after starting, $7,865 more than high school graduates in Alaska ($40,610), so the cost is repaid in 7.9 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Alaska Southeast: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-alaska-southeast (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).