Fairbanks, Alaska
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The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF or Alaska) is a public land-, sea-, and space-grant research university in College, Alaska, United States, a suburb of Fairbanks. It is the flagship campus of the University of Alaska System. UAF was established in 1917 and opened for classes in 1922. Originally named the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines, it became the University of Alaska in 1935.…
National rank
Ranked #130 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #192 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #601 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #956 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1071 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
1731 South Chandalar Drive, Fairbanks, Alaska, 99775
Visit University SiteTotal CoA (on-campus): $25,340
Room & Board: $10,450
Books & Supplies: $2,000
Receive Aid: 89%
Avg Grant Aid: $10,102
Pell Grant Recipients: 30%
Total CoA (on-campus): $39,452
Room & Board: $10,450
Books & Supplies: $2,000
Receive Aid: 89%
Avg Grant Aid: $10,102
Pell Grant Recipients: 30%