University of Alaska Southeast

www.uas.alaska.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,121

1.78% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$7,428

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.962%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

56.3%

464 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,997

26.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

28.6%

20 Graduates

About

University of Alaska Southeast is a higher education institution located in Juneau City and Borough, AK. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Alaska Southeast were General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees awarded), General Social Sciences (21 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (19 degrees).

In 2021, 582 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Alaska Southeast. 60% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (373 degrees), 8.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Alaska Southeast is $7,121, which is $−16,063 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Alaska Southeast is $7,121, which is $−16,063 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,428.

In 2021, 45% of undergraduate students attending University of Alaska Southeast received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,121

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Alaska Southeast was $7,121. The cost of tuition at University of Alaska Southeast is $−16,063 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Alaska Southeast (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,428

2021 Value

29.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Alaska Southeast had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,428. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Alaska Southeast grew by 29.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Alaska Southeast (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,336

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Alaska Southeast was of $10,336 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.99% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Alaska Southeast (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at University of Alaska Southeast received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.76% with respect to 2020, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Alaska Southeast (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.962%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Alaska Southeast was 0.962%, which represents 3 out of the 312 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Alaska Southeast received 464 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 4.92% annual growth. Out of those 464 applicants, 261 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 56.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,997 students enrolled at University of Alaska Southeast in 2021.

University of Alaska Southeast has an overall enrollment yield of 57.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

56.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

261

Accepted Out of 464

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Alaska Southeast was 56.3% (261 admissions from 464 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 63.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 4.92%, while admissions declined by −15.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Alaska Southeast (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Alaska Southeast had a total enrollment of 1,997 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Alaska Southeast is 534 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,463. This means that 26.7% of students enrolled at University of Alaska Southeast are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Alaska Southeast, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.2% White, 13.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 10.1% Two or More Races, 6.51% Hispanic or Latino, 3.05% Asian, 1.45% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.901% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at University of Alaska Southeast in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.1%), followed by White Male (23.1%) and Two or More Races Female (10.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.6%), followed by White Male (19.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Alaska Southeast in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,997 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Alaska Southeast is 534 and the part-time enrollment is 1,463. This means that 26.7% of students enrolled at University of Alaska Southeast are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Alaska Southeast (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Alaska Southeast was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Alaska Southeast had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Alaska Southeast (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,123 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
267 enrolled students
Two or More Races
201 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Alaska Southeast is 56.2% White, 13.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 10.1% Two or More Races, 6.51% Hispanic or Latino, 3.05% Asian, 1.45% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.901% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 138 students (6.91%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 116 more women than men received degrees from University of Alaska Southeast. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Alaska Southeast is white (373 degrees awarded). There were 8.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Alaska Southeast is General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees awarded), followed by General Social Sciences (21 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (19 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Alaska Southeast, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (28 degrees awarded), Protective Services (91 degrees), and EDUCATION. (149 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Alaska Southeast are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,652,586 people), Secondary school teachers (416,800 people), Education administrators (263,404 people), Social workers, all other (194,484 people), and Other managers (184,659 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Alaska Southeast in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (28 degrees awarded), Protective Services (91 degrees), EDUCATION. (149 degrees), Precision Production (18 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (29 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Alaska Southeast are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at University of Alaska Southeast are Natural Resources & Conservation (28 degrees awarded), Protective Services (91 degrees), EDUCATION. (149 degrees), Precision Production (18 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (29 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Alaska Southeast are Elementary & secondary schools (2,803,717 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (384,474 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (287,164 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (252,389 people), and Individual & family services (174,254 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Alaska Southeast.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
42 degrees awarded
General Social Sciences
21 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
19 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Alaska Southeast was General Business Administration & Management with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Alaska Southeast according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

233

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

349

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 233 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alaska Southeast, which is 0.668 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (349).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Alaska Southeast by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 82 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alaska Southeast in Criminal Justice - Police Science, which is 9.11 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 46 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alaska Southeast in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.71 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 13% of students graduating from University of Alaska Southeast completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Alaska Southeast is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
373 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
45 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Alaska Southeast is white (373 degrees awarded). There were 8.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

7.73% of degree recipients (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
220 degrees awarded
White Male
153 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Alaska Southeast is white female (220 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (153 degrees).

Operations

University of Alaska Southeast has an endowment valued at nearly $9.11M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 687k (7.54%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Alaska Southeast had a total salary expenditure of 42.5M. University of Alaska Southeast employs 38 Assistant professors, 32 Associate professors and 15 Professors. Most academics at University of Alaska Southeast are Female Associate professor (19), Male Assistant professor (19), and Female Assistant professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Alaska Southeast are: Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 22 employees, and Service with 21 employees.

Endowment

$9.11M

2021 Endowment

34.5%

growth from 2020

University of Alaska Southeast has an endowment valued at about $9.11M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Alaska Southeast grew 34.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $41.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Alaska Southeast (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.29M - Federal
$250k - State
$40.3k - Local

As of 2021, University of Alaska Southeast received $2.29M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $250k from state grants and contracts, and $40.3k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$20.9M

2021 Salaries

0.137%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Alaska Southeast paid a median of $20.9M in salaries, which represents 49.2% of their overall expenditure ($42.5M) and a 0.137% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.55M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Alaska Southeast paid a total of $6.55M to 86 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Alaska Southeast were Assistant professor with 38 employees, Associate professor with 32 employees, and Professor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Alaska Southeast were Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 22 employees, and Service with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Alaska Southeast was Female Associate professor with 19 employees, Male Assistant professor with 19 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Alaska Southeast.