by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Alaska Fairbanks, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on UAF costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Alaska Fairbanks ran about $25,654 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $9,221 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $23,087 | $2,567 | $25,654 |
| In-State | $7,296 | $1,925 | $9,221 |
UAF tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including 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 Fairbanks cost for part-time students?
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Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $25,654 for out-of-state undergrads, University of Alaska Fairbanks is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country.
In-state undergrads in Alaska pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Alaska pay an average of $9,221 a year to attend UAF, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how UAF compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | Alaska | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: University of Alaska Fairbanks Financial Aid.
In-state UAF tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 2.90% over the past five years. Alaska residents may pay an estimated $7,675 this school year.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at UAF would be $15,573, and $32,064 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 1.91% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $22,208.
This would result in a total cost of $44,840 for two years and $91,409 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UAF.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.