Paying for University of Alaska Fairbanks

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,016 4.20%	$26,404 1.27%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$13,181 -0.66%	$25,703 -0.66%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) are $10,016 for Alaska residents and $26,404 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,091. It could cover 23.07% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $20,625 for Alaska residents and $37,013 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UAF's 4-year tuition is $42,227 for Alaska residents and $107,039 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $112,900 for Alaska residents and $177,712 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 Fairbanks is $10,016 for Alaska residents and $26,404 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.20% for Alaska residents and increased by 1.27% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UAF is $10,437 for Alaska residents and $26,739 for out-of-state students, a 1.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UAF Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,612	$26,073	$13,300
2023-2024	$10,016	$26,404	$14,700
Change % 2023-2024	4.20%	1.27%	10.53%
2024-2025	$10,437	$26,739	$16,247

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $13,181 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $25,703. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UAF is $13,095 for Alaska residents and $25,534 for out-of-state students , a 0.7% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

UAF Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,268	$25,873	$13,300
2023-2024	$13,181	$25,703	$14,700
Change % 2023-2024	-0.66%	-0.66%	10.53%
2024-2025	$13,095	$25,534	$16,247

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 UAF. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $289 for Alaska residents and $855 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $539 for Alaska residents and $1,105 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$275	$841
	2023-2024	$289	$855
	2024-2025	$304	$869
Graduate	2022-2023	$539	$1,105
	2023-2024	$539	$1,105
	2024-2025	$539	$1,105

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,700 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 10.53% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 4.29% compared to the previous year.

The UAF's 2024 on-campus COA is $26,716 for state residents and $43,104 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $29,016 for state residents and $45,404 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UAF
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,016
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$26,404
Room & Board	$10,450	$12,750
Personal Expenses	$4,250	$4,250
Books & Supplies	$2,000
COA (In-State)	$26,716	$29,016
COA (Out-of-State)	$43,104	$45,404

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 UAF?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UAF is $42,227 for Alaska residents and $107,039 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of Alaska Fairbanks have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new 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.

UAF 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,228	$10,444	$10,665	$10,890	$42,227
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$26,546	$26,688	$26,831	$26,975	$107,039
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$10,444	$10,665	$10,890	$11,120	$43,119
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$26,688	$26,831	$26,975	$27,119	$107,612
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,665	$10,890	$11,120	$11,356	$44,031
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$26,831	$26,975	$27,119	$27,264	$108,189
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,890	$11,120	$11,356	$11,596	$44,962
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$26,975	$27,119	$27,264	$27,411	$108,769
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$11,120	$11,356	$11,596	$11,841	$45,912
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$27,119	$27,264	$27,411	$27,557	$109,352

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 $112,900 for Alaska residents and $177,712 for out-of-state students.

UAF 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,305	$27,909	$28,527	$29,159	$112,900
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$43,623	$44,152	$44,693	$45,244	$177,712
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,909	$28,527	$29,159	$29,807	$115,402
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$44,152	$44,693	$45,244	$45,806	$179,895
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,527	$29,159	$29,807	$30,471	$117,965
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$44,693	$45,244	$45,806	$46,380	$182,122
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,159	$29,807	$30,471	$31,151	$120,589
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$45,244	$45,806	$46,380	$46,966	$184,395
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,807	$30,471	$31,151	$31,847	$123,276
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$45,806	$46,380	$46,966	$47,563	$186,715

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 68% 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 $88,536 for Alaska residents and $153,348 for out-of-state students.

UAF 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$21,214	$21,818	$22,436	$23,068	$88,536
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$37,532	$38,061	$38,602	$39,153	$153,348
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$21,818	$22,436	$23,068	$23,716	$91,038
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$38,061	$38,602	$39,153	$39,715	$155,531
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$22,436	$23,068	$23,716	$24,380	$93,601
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$38,602	$39,153	$39,715	$40,289	$157,758
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$23,068	$23,716	$24,380	$25,060	$96,225
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$39,153	$39,715	$40,289	$40,875	$160,031
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$23,716	$24,380	$25,060	$25,756	$98,912
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$39,715	$40,289	$40,875	$41,472	$162,351