University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK 99801-8697
About University of Alaska Southeast
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 findings
- University of Alaska Southeast charges 28% above the national public median tuition ($7,056).
- Versus the Alaska median, sticker tuition is 23% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 28.05%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,475.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at University of Alaska Southeast is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 881% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Southeast | $7,056 | $12,357 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Alaska (state median) | $9,198 | — | 8 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is University of Alaska Southeast really?
Key findings
- University of Alaska Southeast charges 28% above the national public median tuition ($7,056).
- Versus the Alaska median, sticker tuition is 23% below.
University of Alaska Southeast tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $7,056
Finding University of Alaska Southeast charges 28% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $7,056. That is 28% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Alaska median ($9,198), sticker tuition is 23% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.6×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at University of Alaska Southeast versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at University of Alaska Southeast versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at University of Alaska Southeast is $12,357.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $12,357 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates).
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At University of Alaska Southeast, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
University of Alaska Southeast: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for University of Alaska Southeast—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$7,056
Out-of-state tuition
$20,640
Avg. net price
$12,357
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What University of Alaska Southeast is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General48
- Elementary Education and Teaching44
- Criminal Justice/Police Science36
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies33
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management28
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 74% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is University of Alaska Southeast a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
University of Alaska Southeast is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for University of Alaska Southeast.
Campus
Location
Juneau, AK
City / state
- ZIP
- 99801-8697
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Size
Enrollment
907
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 3,220
- Graduate
- 232
- Full-time share
- 44%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$19,111
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 14.30%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for University of Alaska Southeast.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
University of Alaska Southeast graduates earn a median of $48,475 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of University of Alaska Southeast.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $48,475. Median federal loan debt: $19,111. Average net price used in cost models: $12,357.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway University of Alaska Southeast graduates report median earnings of $48,475 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for University of Alaska Southeast.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (38 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at University of Alaska Southeast.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for University of Alaska Southeast graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for University of Alaska Southeast—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$9.7M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Alaska median 0.18× the median ($52.4M)
- Far West median 0.58× the median ($16.8M)
- U.S. median 0.37× the median ($26.4M)
- Alaska median 0.17× the median ($53,229)
- Far West median 1.2× the median ($7,260)
- U.S. median 0.74× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 51.7%
- Alaska median 0.0 pp at median (51.7%)
- Far West median 6.0 pp above median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 6.2 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,276
- Alaska median 1.2× the median ($7,919)
- Far West median near the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $20,844
- Alaska median 1.1× the median ($18,401)
- Far West median 3.0× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 2.9× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
University of Alaska Southeast at a glance
University of Alaska Southeast
University of Alaska Southeast is a public institution in Juneau, AK, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralElementary Education and TeachingCriminal Justice/Police Science
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian53.1%Two or More Races15.3%American Indian or Alaska Native10.4%
Schools near University of Alaska Southeast
Other campuses in Juneau, AK when available, plus nearby institutions in Alaska.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Alaska, then by similar ownership and admissions.
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.
What is University of Alaska Southeast's tuition?
University of Alaska Southeast tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $7,056 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $12,357 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
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 explains University of Alaska Southeast's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($12,357), completion (28.1% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($48,475). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
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.
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
- Related geography & profiles
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.