by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for University of Alaska Fairbanks, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Alaska Fairbanks were $8,736 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $22,320. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $1,800 in-state and $1,800 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,936 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Total | $8,736 | $22,320 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will University of Alaska Fairbanks cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Alaska Fairbanks prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AK | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of Alaska Fairbanks lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the University of Alaska Fairbanks Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at University of Alaska Fairbanks has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,616 | $19,200 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,240 | $19,824 |
| One Year Ago | $6,936 | $20,520 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,936 | $20,520 |
The following chart shows how tuition at UAF has trended over the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 6.49%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $9,303. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.47%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $22,647.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,303 | $22,647 |
| In 2 Years | $9,906 | $22,979 |
| In 3 Years | $10,549 | $23,315 |
| In 4 Years | $11,233 | $23,656 |
| In 5 Years | $11,962 | $24,002 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $92,597, or close to $40,991 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at University of Alaska Fairbanks, see the University of Alaska Fairbanks Financial Aid page.
