University of Alaska Southeast Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
University of Alaska Southeast is a public certificate and vocational school in Juneau, Alaska, enrolling about 907 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,357 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $7,056. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,475 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,056
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,357 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 63.29% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 907 43.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.05%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 39.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 51.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,220
- Applicants (IPEDS): 320
- Room & Board: $12,820 annual estimate
University of Alaska Southeast: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Alaska Southeast, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Alaska Southeast?
University of Alaska Southeast is located in Juneau, AK (ZIP 99801-8697).
Is University of Alaska Southeast public or private?
University of Alaska Southeast is a Public institution.
How much does University of Alaska Southeast cost?
Published tuition: $7,056 in-state, $20,640 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,357.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,955 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,799 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,510 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,946 |
| $110,001+ | $19,373 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $28,224.
How hard is it to get into University of Alaska Southeast?
Admission rate: 63.29%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Alaska Southeast?
Total enrollment: 907 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,220 students.
Graduate enrollment: 232 students.
About 44% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Alaska Southeast?
150%-time completion rate: 28.05%.
First-year retention: 76.5%.
What do graduates of University of Alaska Southeast earn?
Median earnings: $38,811 six years after entry; $48,475 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,111.
14.30% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Alaska Southeast known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (48 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (44 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (36 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (33 completions)
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management (28 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (21 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (21 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (18 completions)
- Public Administration (16 completions)
- Secondary Education and Teaching (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Alaska Southeast a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 63.29%; completion rate 28.05%; median earnings $48,475 at 10 years; net price $12,357. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,056
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Alaska Southeast was $7,056.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,357
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Alaska Southeast had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,357.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,428 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,357 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$28,224 4-Year In-State Tuition
$82,560 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,820 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,276 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$85,104 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Alaska Southeast.
Financial Aid by Income Level
14.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.44% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Alaska Southeast was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Alaska Southeast in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,693 | $16,269 | $9,462 |
| 2014 | $5,901 | $16,705 | $8,971 |
| 2015 | $6,132 | $17,306 | $12,548 |
| 2016 | $8,415 | $22,550 | $9,453 |
| 2017 | $6,828 | $19,533 | $10,643 |
| 2018 | $7,092 | $19,856 | $10,258 |
| 2019 | $6,696 | $20,832 | $11,787 |
| 2020 | $6,960 | $21,096 | $10,421 |
| 2021 | $6,960 | $21,096 | $7,368 |
| 2022 | $6,960 | $21,096 | $7,056 |
| 2023 | $6,960 | $21,096 | $7,233 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
63.29% Acceptance Rate
320 Total Applicants
200 Students Admitted
148 First-Time Students Enrolled
74.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Alaska Southeast reported total enrollment of about 907 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.1%), Two or More Races (15.3%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (10.4%). About 14.30% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
43.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Alaska Southeast in 2024 is 907 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,220 students. Graduate enrollment is about 232 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.5%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 53.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
6.67% 100% Completion Time
28.05% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 6.67% of students graduating from University of Alaska Southeast completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 27% male / 73% female
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 14% male / 86% female
- Criminal Justice/Police Science: 92% male / 8% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Alaska Southeast.
Return on Investment
$19,111 Median Student Debt
$48,475 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.42% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
880.72% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Alaska Southeast.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 38 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 48 completions
2. Elementary Education and Teaching: 44 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 36 completions
4. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 33 completions
5. Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management: 28 completions
6. Welding Technology/Welder: 21 completions
7. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 21 completions
8. Special Education and Teaching, General: 18 completions
9. Public Administration: 16 completions
Most popular programs at University of Alaska Southeast.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Alaska Southeast graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Alaska Southeast from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 51.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,276
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $20,844
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Alaska Southeast is a public institution located in Juneau, AK, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Criminal Justice/Police Science. Enrollment is approximately 907 students. Student body composition includes White (53.1%), Two or More Races (15.3%), American Indian or Alaska Native (10.4%). The admission rate is 63.29%. The 150%-time completion rate is 28.05%. Approximately 14.30% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Juneau, AK 99801-8697
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.05% graduation rate at University of Alaska Southeast falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Alaska Southeast located?
University of Alaska Southeast is located in Juneau, AK.
What is University of Alaska Southeast's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Alaska Southeast is 63.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 320 applicants and 200 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Alaska Southeast cost?
Reported tuition is $7,056 and average net price is $12,357 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,820 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Alaska Southeast?
University of Alaska Southeast reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,220 students, White (53.1%), Two or More Races (15.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Alaska Southeast?
About 39.5% of students at University of Alaska Southeast are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of Alaska Southeast earn?
Median earnings are $38,811 six years after entry and $48,475 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Alaska Southeast?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Alaska Southeast students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,111.
Is University of Alaska Southeast public or private?
University of Alaska Southeast is a public institution located in Juneau, AK.
Is University of Alaska Southeast an HBCU?
No. University of Alaska Southeast is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Alaska Southeast a tribal college?
No. University of Alaska Southeast is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is University of Alaska Southeast a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, University of Alaska Southeast does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.9%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Alaska college costs
- Alaska colleges by ROI
- Alaska trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Alaska
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.