Campus & Student Life at University of Alaska Anchorage

Home to about 11,323 undergraduates in 2020, University of Alaska Anchorage is a large, public university located in Anchorage, Alaska. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, University of Alaska Anchorage offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Alaska Anchorage can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Alaska Anchorage Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Alaska Anchorage Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Alaska Anchorage Disability Services.

University of Alaska Anchorage for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Alaska Anchorage does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our University of Alaska Anchorage for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Alaska Anchorage

University of Alaska Anchorage offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Alaska Anchorage

University of Alaska Anchorage has a comparatively large, student body. There were 11,323 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,721 (41.7%). Part-time attendance was 6,602 (58.3%).

University of Alaska Anchorage is Ranked #372 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Alaska Anchorage receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank University of Alaska Anchorage #372 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Alaska Anchorage by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Alaska Anchorage Diversity Guide.

University of Alaska Anchorage Competes in the NCAA

University of Alaska Anchorage has a total of 191 student athletes, 98 men and 93 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Alaska Anchorage Athletics