University of Alaska Fairbanks' published cost of attendance is $22,407. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $7,992, middle-income families pay around $11,323, and higher-income families pay approximately $17,512.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $22,407 |
| Tuition and Fees | $22,320 |
| Room and Board | $10,590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,515 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $10,892 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,992 |
| $30–48k | $6,065 |
| $48–75k | $11,323 |
| $75–110k | $15,526 |
| $110k+ | $17,512 |
University of Alaska Fairbanks' published cost of attendance is $22,407. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $7,992, middle-income families pay around $11,323, and higher-income families pay approximately $17,512. Azimuth ranks University of Alaska Fairbanks #167 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. The university participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside state and institutional aid. The gap between sticker price and net price varies by income level, with lower-income families seeing a more substantial reduction through aid than higher-income families — a pattern typical of public research universities with broad access missions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,291, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,888; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. See the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $67,252, median federal debt of $20,291 projects to a monthly payment of about $229 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of the University of Alaska Fairbanks earn a median of $67,252 four years after enrollment, placing the institution in the 71.3rd percentile for median earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,364 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing UAF in the 77.2nd percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks UAF #514 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful lifetime returns relative to Alaska's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $40,140.
The earnings pattern reflects the university's Business focus, with Business representing 14% of graduates. Business Administration, Management and Operations is the highest-earning program, with 53 graduates earning $70,539 — ranking #69 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other and Biology, General also deliver outcomes, with median earnings of $59,348 and $41,862 respectively. The program mix shows particular strength in applied fields that align with Alaska's regional economy.
