Campus & Student Life at University of Alaska Southeast

Home to about 1,805 undergraduates in 2020, UAS is a small, public university located in Juneau, Alaska. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, UAS offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UAS can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UAS Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UAS Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at UAS. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UAS Disability Services.

UAS for the Military

While not a "service academy", UAS does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UAS Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UAS for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Alaska Southeast

UAS 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 Southeast

UAS has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,805 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 534 (29.6%). Part-time attendance was 1,271 (70.4%).

University of Alaska Southeast is Ranked #1,147 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UAS is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UAS #1147 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 UAS by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UAS Diversity Guide.

University of Alaska Southeast Athletics

We wanted to tell you about student athletes at UAS, but that information was not available.

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Alaska Southeast Athletics