by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what University of Alaska Anchorage charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our UAA cost report:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Alaska Anchorage for the 2020-2021 academic year was $25,228 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $8,750 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $23,072 | $2,156 | $25,228 |
| In-State | $7,224 | $1,526 | $8,750 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does University of Alaska Anchorage cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $25,228 for out-of-state undergrads, University of Alaska Anchorage is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Alaska pay an average of $8,750 a year to attend UAA, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how University of Alaska Anchorage compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | Alaska | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: University of Alaska Anchorage Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state University of Alaska Anchorage increased with an average annual rate of 2.66% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $9,087 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at UAA would be $18,416, and $37,825 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 3.60% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $27,077.
This means an estimated $55,128 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at UAA, and $114,297 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UAA.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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