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Is UAA a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$187,981 Avg Total Cost

University of Alaska Anchorage Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of an UAA degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the UAA annual value report below.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 50% National Quality
Slightly Overpriced

University of Alaska Anchorage is ranked #1,499 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe University of Alaska Anchorage is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1499 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  33.11 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $187,981 in Total

On average, a bachelor's degree from UAA will cost you about $187,981. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $38,442 and a typical 4.89 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$38,442
Average Years to Graduate4.89
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$187,981

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average UAA net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on UAA cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$116,372 In-State With Aid
$201,038 Avg Cost No Aid
4.89 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how UAA value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$201,038#0F
All Students$187,981#1,499D
Only Students Receiving Aid$172,020#801B-
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$145,389#F
All Students$132,333#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$116,372#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Alaska.

About 83% of UAA students receive financial aid. Get more details on what UAA financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average UAA cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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