2021 Alaska Best College Rankings
At a Glance
University of Alaska Fairbanks ranked first and University of Alaska Southeast ranked second in Alaska college rankings. The 2020 average tuition & fees of the Alaska best colleges is $11,883 for Alaska residents and $24,307 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 77.25% and the average SAT score is 1,155. The average number of student population is 6,204 and the average student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Below statements summarize the average statistics of tuition, admission, and more academic factors for Alaska best colleges. For the statistics, we only include 4 years colleges such as national universities and liberal arts colleges.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $24,307 and University of Alaska Fairbanks has the highest tuition & fees of $25,838 and Alaska Pacific University has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,760.
- The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,478 and University of Alaska Southeast has the highest tuition & fees of $25,017 and Alaska Pacific University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,110.
- The average SAT score is 1,155 and University of Alaska Fairbanks has the highest SAT score of 1,155 and University of Alaska Fairbanks has the lowest score of 1,155.
- The average acceptance rate is 77.25% and University of Alaska Southeast has the tightest (lowest) rate of 61% and Alaska Pacific University has the loosest (lowest) rate of 89%.
- The average student population is 6,204 and University of Alaska Anchorage has the most students of 14,644 and Alaska Pacific University has the fewest students of 502.
- The average graduation rate is 33.75% and Alaska Pacific University has the highest rate of 45% and University of Alaska Southeast has the lowest rate of 26%.
Alaska Best Colleges Comparison Table
| Rank | College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK | $25,838 | $24,287 | 1,155 | 76.00% | 7,404 | 35% | 11 to 1 |
| 2 | University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK | $25,402 | $25,017 | - | 61.00% | 2,266 | 26% | 10 to 1 |
| 3 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $25,228 | $24,496 | - | 83.00% | 14,644 | 29% | 14 to 1 |
| 4 | Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK | $20,760 | $12,110 | - | 89.00% | 502 | 45% | 7 to 1 |
| Average | $24,307 | $21,478 | 1,155 | 77.25% | 6,204 | 34% | 11 to 1 |