University of Alaska Southeast

www.uas.alaska.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,147

0.365% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$9,823

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

62.7%

466 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

1,923

27.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

25.7%

18 Graduates

About

University of Alaska Southeast is a higher education institution located in Juneau City and Borough, AK. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of Alaska Southeast were Liberal Arts & Sciences (33 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees), and Biological & Physical Sciences (6 degrees).

In 2022, 463 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Alaska Southeast. 67.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (264 degrees), 4.98 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (53 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Alaska Southeast is $7,147, which is $−16,849 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Alaska Southeast was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 299 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Alaska Southeast is $7,147, which is $16,849 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,823.

In 2022, 44% 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

$7,147

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at University of Alaska Southeast was $7,147. The cost of tuition at University of Alaska Southeast is $−16,849 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$9,823

2022 Value

32.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 University of Alaska Southeast had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,823. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of University of Alaska Southeast grew by 32.2%.

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 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

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

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at University of Alaska Southeast received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 2.22% with respect to 2021, when 45% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Alaska Southeast was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 299 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 466 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 0.431% annual growth. Out of those 466 applicants, 292 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,923 students enrolled at University of Alaska Southeast in 2022.

University of Alaska Southeast has an overall enrollment yield of 56.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

292

Accepted Out of 466

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Alaska Southeast was 62.7% (292 admissions from 466 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 56.3%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 0.431%, while admissions grew by 11.9%.

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 1,923 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at University of Alaska Southeast is 531 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,392. This means that 27.6% 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 54.9% White, 11.3% Two or More Races, 11% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.01% Hispanic or Latino, 4.37% Asian, 1.25% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.988% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at University of Alaska Southeast in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.5%), followed by White Male (23.3%) and Two or More Races Female (10.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.6%), followed by White Male (19%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Alaska Southeast in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,923 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Alaska Southeast is 531 and the part-time enrollment is 1,392. This means that 27.6% of students enrolled at University of Alaska Southeast are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% 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%

2022 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 (2022)

White
1,055 enrolled students
Two or More Races
217 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
211 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Alaska Southeast is 54.9% White, 11.3% Two or More Races, 11% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.01% Hispanic or Latino, 4.37% Asian, 1.25% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.988% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 142 students (7.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 165 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 (264 degrees awarded). There were 4.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (53 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of Alaska Southeast is Liberal Arts & Sciences (33 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees) and Biological & Physical Sciences (6 degrees).

In 2022, 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 Transportation (18 degrees awarded), Precision Production (22 degrees), and Education (130 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 (1,591,188 people), Secondary school teachers (467,655 people), Education administrators (264,321 people), Special education teachers (189,615 people), and Social workers, all other (180,404 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Alaska Southeast in 2022 are Transportation (18 degrees awarded), Precision Production (22 degrees), Education (130 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (5 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at University of Alaska Southeast are Transportation (18 degrees awarded), Precision Production (22 degrees), Education (130 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (5 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2,822,147 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (294,084 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (237,940 people), Individual & family services (156,379 people), and Outpatient care centers (113,542 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 (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
29 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
27 degrees awarded
General Social Sciences
10 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Alaska Southeast was General Business Administration & Management with 29 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

149

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

314

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 149 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alaska Southeast, which is 0.475 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (314).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 18 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alaska Southeast in Welding Technology, which is 4.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 42 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alaska Southeast in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 3.82 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

14%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 7% 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, 14% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 18% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at University of Alaska Southeast is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
264 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
53 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
45 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Alaska Southeast is white (264 degrees awarded). There were 4.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (53 degrees).

5.18% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
182 degrees awarded
White Male
82 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Alaska Southeast is white female (182 degrees awarded). There were 2.22 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (82 degrees).

Operations

University of Alaska Southeast has an endowment valued at nearly $9.13M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 90.2k (0.988%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, University of Alaska Southeast had a total salary expenditure of 42.7M. University of Alaska Southeast employs 42 Assistant professors, 25 Associate professors and 13 Professors. Most academics at University of Alaska Southeast are Female Assistant professor (23), Male Assistant professor (19), and Female Associate professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Alaska Southeast are: Office and Administrative Support, with 36 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 24 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Endowment

$9.13M

2022 Endowment

0.252%

growth from 2021

University of Alaska Southeast has an endowment valued at about $9.13M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Alaska Southeast grew 0.252% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $37.4M 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

$2.24M - Federal
$277k - State
$60k - Local

As of 2022, University of Alaska Southeast received $2.24M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $277k from state grants and contracts, and $60k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$19.8M

2022 Salaries

5.1%

decline from 2021

In 2022, University of Alaska Southeast paid a median of $19.8M in salaries, which represents 46.5% of their overall expenditure ($42.7M) and a 5.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.137% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.2% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.09M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, University of Alaska Southeast paid a total of $6.09M to 81 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

36 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Alaska Southeast were Assistant professor with 42 employees, Associate professor with 25 employees, and Professor with 13 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Alaska Southeast were Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 24 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Alaska Southeast was Female Assistant professor with 23 employees, Male Assistant professor with 19 employees, and Female Associate professor with 15 employees.

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

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