Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
5,836 applied, 3,749 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
What does University of Alaska Fairbanks cost?
$7,570 a year in-state
Out of state: about $21,966 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $20,938.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$5,261
$30,000–$48,000
$4,936
$48,000–$75,000
$6,091
$75,000–$110,000
$9,056
over $110,000
$12,728
Sticker, in-state
$20,938
In-state, with aid
$7,570
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $23,352 a year, against $8,956 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $14,396 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
We haven't checked University of Alaska Fairbanks' fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Last year, regular decision was due Jun 15. Confirm this year's dates on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Is University of Alaska Fairbanks hard to get into?
No. University of Alaska Fairbanks has open admission: it admits everyone who meets its basic requirements, usually a high school diploma or GED.
What SAT score do you need for University of Alaska Fairbanks?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1050 to 1280 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Alaska Fairbanks cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $6,091 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $20,938.
How much does University of Alaska Fairbanks cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Alaska Fairbanks is $23,352 a year, against $8,956 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $7,570 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $14,396 tuition gap gives about $21,966 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Alaska Fairbanks' graduation rate?
32% of students finish within six years and 13% within four (IPEDS).
