Campus & Student Life at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Home to about 5,850 undergraduates in 2020, UAF is a public university located in Fairbanks, Alaska. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, UAF offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UAF can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UAF Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UAF 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 UAF Disability Services.

UAF for the Military

While not a "service academy", UAF 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 on policies related to veterans, you can visit UAF Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UAF for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Alaska Fairbanks

UAF 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 Fairbanks

There were 5,850 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,399 (41.0%). Part-time attendance was 3,451 (59.0%).

University of Alaska Fairbanks is Ranked #380 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UAF receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UAF #380 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 UAF by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UAF Diversity Guide.

University of Alaska Fairbanks Competes in the NCAA

UAF has a total of 145 student athletes, 77 men and 68 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 Fairbanks Athletics