Founded in 1917, University of Alaska Fairbanks is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Fairbanks (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Alaska. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bristol Bay, Chukchi, Bethel, Nome. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 103 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UAF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | University of Alaska Fairbanks |
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Acronym | UAF |
Founded | 1917 |
Motto | Naturally Inspiring |
Colours | Blue and gold |
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Address | 505 South Chandalar Drive Fairbanks 99775-7500 Alaska United States |
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Tel | +1 (907) 474 7034 |
Fax | +1 (907) 474 6492 |
Other locations | Bristol Bay, Chukchi, Bethel, Nome |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro) |
International students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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Minority Serving | Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian-serving Institution |
International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended - Recommendations are neither required nor recommended - Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended |
Admission Rate | 70-80% |
Admission Office | PO Box 757480 Fairbanks 99775-7480 (907) 474 7500 800 478 1823 |
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Student Enrollment | 10,000-14,999 |
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Academic Staff | 800-899 |
Control Type | Public State |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Suburban |
Land Grant Institution | Yes |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Basic Classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
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2000 Classification | Doctoral/Research Universities--Intensive |
Size & Setting | Four-year, medium, primarily residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | High undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, higher part-time institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Professions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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