Fairbanks, Alaska · Basic research profile · Information checked Aug 2026
University of Alaska-Fairbanks
University of Alaska-Fairbanks is a public institution in Fairbanks, Alaska. The listed annual cost before aid is about $39,452. It reports aid for 91.1% of international students.
This profile contains basic institutional context. BD2US has not completed its detailed deadline, testing, English-proficiency, and scholarship review for this college.
At a glance
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Annual cost of attendance
$39,452Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Previous-cycle on-campus estimate calculated from the official out-of-state tuition and fees, books, room and board, and other-expense components.International students receiving aid
91.1%This published share describes past awards; availability does not guarantee affordability.Average international award
$14,167An average is not a promise. Award amounts can differ substantially by student.Overall acceptance rate
69.8%Not published by the college · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Institution-wide context, never an estimate of your individual chance.International acceptance rate
Not yet confirmedOfficial review still needed. A separate international rate is not reliably published for many colleges.Ranking context
951-1000 global · QS 2027Universities show only their official QS 2027 global rank.Application plans and deadlines
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Application requirements
Testing, English proficiency, and scholarships
SAT / ACT
SAT and ACT are not required for admission or UAF scholarships
- SAT composite
- Not listed
- Math middle 50%
- Not listed
- EBRW middle 50%
- Not listed
- SAT submitted
- 0%
Since December 6, 2023, UAF has not required SAT or ACT for any undergraduate degree program and does not use those scores for UAF scholarships. Scores may still support course placement or non-UAF scholarships, but every student has an alternative placement route.
Official testing policy ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
English proficiency
Reviewed test routes
- TOEFL
- 79
- IELTS
- 6.5
- PTE
- 55
- Duolingo
- 110
Published undergraduate minimums are TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 55, or Duolingo 110. The international student office says Duolingo should be used when TOEFL or IELTS is unavailable. Official results must be sent to UAF, and qualifying prior English-medium education can satisfy an approved waiver route.
Official English-test guidance ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
Scholarships to check
1 named option
UA Foundation Scholarship
not specifiedHow to apply: Requires application
Important note: "International students can apply for UAA scholarships, however, UAA does not offer substantial scholarship opportunities that would cover the majority of funding for a year."
Confirmed by an official source.Funding evidence to investigate
A funding option worth checking
"International students can apply for UAA scholarships, however, UAA does not offer substantial scholarship opportunities that would cover the majority of funding for a year."
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What this information means
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A lower listed price can still be unaffordable after exchange-rate changes, travel, insurance, and annual increases. Compare the amount your family can sustain for four years.
Aid prevalence is not aid generosity
91.1% receiving aid shows how common an award was in the reported year, while the average award helps estimate scale. Neither figure explains your likely package or the current policy.
Selectivity needs context
The overall rate does not account for international status, aid need, program demand, or the strength of your preparation. Use it only to balance the list, not to label the college a safety.
Fall 2027 research checklist
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- Affordability: net price for international students, need-based eligibility, merit awards, renewal conditions, and indirect costs.
- Application policy: Fall 2027 testing requirements, English-proficiency routes, application plans, fee waivers, and deadlines.
- Academic fit: intended major, curriculum flexibility, first-year support, research access, and any portfolio or prerequisite requirements.
- International support: housing, health insurance, airport arrival, visa-document timeline, campus employment, and advising.
Climate context
Annual average -2.6°C; January is typically the coldest month and July the warmest.
Campus safety
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Identity, overall admission counts, and available score ranges are checked against U.S. Department of Education information. Confirm changing application policies on the college's official pages.
See the original research note
University of Alaska-Fairbanks is a public institution located in Fairbanks, Alaska. The campus setting is city: small and it is a M (5K-10K) size school. For financial aid, the total cost of attendance is approximately $41,054 per year, approximately 91% of international students receive financial aid with an average award of $14,167. Regarding admissions, its overall acceptance rate is 69%. An important note: "International students can apply for UAA scholarships, however, UAA does not offer substantial scholarship opportunities that would cover the majority of funding for a year."