First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | July 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: uaa.alaska.edu · checked September 27, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Alaska Anchorage course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH A251 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH A251 and MATH A252 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL A102 and BIOL A103 and BIOL 100-level elective (4 cr.) | 8 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM A105 and CHEM A105L | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 100-level Natural Sciences w/ lab GER | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | WRTG A111 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL A121 | 3 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HIST A131 and HIST A132 | 6 credits |
Show all 36 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH A251 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH A251 and MATH A252 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL A102 and BIOL A103 and BIOL 100-level elective (4 cr.) | 8 credits |
| Biology | 5 | BIOL A108 | 6 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM A105 and CHEM A105L | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM A105 and CHEM A105L and CHEM A106 and CHEM A106L | 8 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 100-level Natural Sciences w/ lab GER | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | WRTG A111 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL A121 | 3 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HIST A131 and HIST A132 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY A111 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT A200 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCE A201 and CSCE A201L | 4 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON A102 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON A101 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST A102 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENVI A211 and ENVI 200-level Natural Sciences Lab GER | 4 credits |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYS 100-level Natural Sciences w/ lab GER | 4 credits |
| European History | 3 | HIST A101 and HIST A102 | 6 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 100-level Social Sciences GER | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN A101 and SPAN A102 | 8 credits |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | PS A101 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CSCE A101 | 3 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ART A261 and ART A262 | 6 credits |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUS A111 | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | LANG 100-level Humanities GER | 8 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | PS 100-level Social Sciences GER | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN A101 and FREN A102 | 8 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GER A101 and GER A102 | 8 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | LANG 100-level Humanities GER | 8 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JPN A101 and JPN A102 | 8 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 100-level Humanities GER | 6 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 200-level Natural Sciences w/ lab GER | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 200-level Natural Sciences w/ lab GER | 4 credits |
| Precalculus | 4 | MATH A155 | 5 credits |
| Research | 3 | HNRS 200-level elective | 3 credits |
| Seminar | 3 | HNRS 100-level elective | 3 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPAN A201 and SPAN A202 | 8 credits |
Source: catalog.uaa.alaska.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 122 |
| Psychology | 59 |
| Business Administration and Management | 45 |
| Public Health | 38 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 27 |
| Accounting | 27 |
| Computer Science | 24 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 24 |
Show the other 42 majors
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | 23 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 22 |
| Social Work | 18 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | 16 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 16 |
| English Language and Literature | 16 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 14 |
| Political Science and Government | 14 |
| History | 14 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 14 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 12 |
| Art/Art Studies | 12 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Civil Engineering | 10 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 9 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 9 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 8 |
| Finance | 8 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 8 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Legal Studies | 8 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 8 |
| Journalism | 7 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 7 |
| Surveying Technology/Surveying | 5 |
| Mathematics | 5 |
| Construction Management | 5 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 4 |
| Music | 4 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Computer Engineering | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Management Information Systems | 2 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 2 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | 2 |
| Environmental Studies | 2 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Skiing, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Skiing, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), valormovement.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Anchorage, AK
407,213 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Merrill Field (MRI)
Nearest hub airport
Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.5 of 20
Elevation
145 ft
Time zone
Alaska
January low
8°F
July high
68°F
Annual snowfall
76.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
0 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,150 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- University of Alaska Southeast561 mi
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- University of Washington-Bothell Campus1427 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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