Paying for University of Alaska Anchorage

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$7,566 0.77%	$21,693 0.27%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$10,587 1.75%	$21,182 0.86%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) are $7,566 for Alaska residents and $21,693 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at UAA.

52% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,993. It could cover 32.24% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $22,587 for Alaska residents and $36,714 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UAA's 4-year tuition is $27,418 for Alaska residents and $78,287 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $118,414 for Alaska residents and $169,283 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Alaska Anchorage is $7,566 for Alaska residents and $21,693 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.77% for Alaska residents and increased by 0.27% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UAA is $7,624 for Alaska residents and $21,751 for out-of-state students, a 0.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UAA Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,508	$21,635	$20,684
2023-2024	$7,566	$21,693	$21,294
Change % 2023-2024	0.77%	0.27%	2.95%
2024-2025	$7,624	$21,751	$21,922

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $10,587 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $21,182. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UAA is $10,772 for Alaska residents and $21,365 for out-of-state students , a 0.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UAA Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,405	$21,001	$20,684
2023-2024	$10,587	$21,182	$21,294
Change % 2023-2024	1.75%	0.86%	2.95%
2024-2025	$10,772	$21,365	$21,922

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UAA. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $258 for Alaska residents and $824 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $513 for Alaska residents and $1,079 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$258	$824
	2023-2024	$258	$824
	2024-2025	$258	$824
Graduate	2022-2023	$513	$1,079
	2023-2024	$513	$1,079
	2024-2025	$513	$1,079

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $21,294 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.95% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 22.71% compared to the previous year.

The UAA's 2024 on-campus COA is $29,580 for state residents and $43,707 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $34,888 for state residents and $49,015 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UAA
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$7,566
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$21,693
Room & Board	$12,412	$15,648
Personal Expenses	$8,882	$10,954
Books & Supplies	$720
COA (In-State)	$29,580	$34,888
COA (Out-of-State)	$43,707	$49,015

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UAA?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UAA is $27,418 for Alaska residents and $78,287 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of Alaska Anchorage have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UAA 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$7,270	$6,986	$6,712	$6,450	$27,418
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$20,809	$19,962	$19,148	$18,368	$78,287
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$6,986	$6,712	$6,450	$6,197	$26,345
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,962	$19,148	$18,368	$17,620	$75,098
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$6,712	$6,450	$6,197	$5,955	$25,314
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$19,148	$18,368	$17,620	$16,902	$72,039
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$6,450	$6,197	$5,955	$5,722	$24,324
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$18,368	$17,620	$16,902	$16,214	$69,104
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$6,197	$5,955	$5,722	$5,498	$23,372
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$17,620	$16,902	$16,214	$15,553	$66,289

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $118,414 for Alaska residents and $169,283 for out-of-state students.

UAA 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$29,542	$29,555	$29,705	$29,874	$118,414
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$43,081	$42,531	$42,047	$41,625	$169,283
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$29,555	$29,611	$29,780	$29,968	$118,707
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$42,531	$42,047	$41,625	$41,257	$167,460
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$29,611	$29,706	$29,894	$30,100	$119,147
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$42,047	$41,625	$41,257	$40,942	$165,871
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,706	$29,835	$30,041	$30,265	$119,717
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$41,625	$41,257	$40,942	$40,673	$164,497
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,835	$29,994	$30,219	$30,461	$120,406
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$41,257	$40,942	$40,673	$40,450	$163,322

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 52% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $90,442 for Alaska residents and $141,311 for out-of-state students.

UAA 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,549	$22,562	$22,712	$22,881	$90,442
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$36,088	$35,538	$35,054	$34,632	$141,311
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$22,562	$22,618	$22,787	$22,975	$90,735
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$35,538	$35,054	$34,632	$34,264	$139,488
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$22,618	$22,713	$22,901	$23,107	$91,175
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$35,054	$34,632	$34,264	$33,949	$137,899
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$22,713	$22,842	$23,048	$23,272	$91,745
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$34,632	$34,264	$33,949	$33,680	$136,525
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$22,842	$23,001	$23,226	$23,468	$92,434
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$34,264	$33,949	$33,680	$33,457	$135,350