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How much you pay for college tuition costs will vary depending on the institution and how much financial aid you receive. We offer in-state tuition rates for online programs and provide a wide selection of financial aid options to help you cover tuition costs for college.

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UAF Tuition and Costs

The University of Alaska Fairbanks provides a world-class education at an affordable tuition rate that is well below the national average. Here’s a breakdown of college tuition and other costs at UAF. Remember, most students receive financial aid and only pay a portion of college tuition costs. Once you get an idea of the cost for college, we encourage you to explore all of the financial aid options available and calculate the amount of aid you will receive using the resources that follow.

Course levels Alaska resident Non-resident WUE 3 Military 4
UAF CTC 1 $234/credit $800/credit $351/credit $250/credit
Troth Yeddha' (Fairbanks) — Undergraduate 2 $289/credit $855/credit $434/credit $250/credit
Troth Yeddha' (Fairbanks) — Graduate $539/credit $1105/credit     

UAF students enrolled in upper-level (300 or 400) or higher CBSM courses have an additional 25% tuition surcharge and CEM enrolled students have an additional 20% tuition surcharge.
Undergraduate Students (4 year programs) Alaska resident Non-resident WUE 3 Military 4
Tuition and fees 5 $5,355 $14,235 $7,785 $3,750
housing and food (double room + weekly 7 block meal plan) $5,325 $5,325 $5,325 $5,325
Semester total $10,680 $19,560 $13,100 $9,075 
 
Graduate students Alaska resident Non-resident Military 4
Tuition and fees 5 (9 credits, 600-level courses) $5,580 $10,881 $5,580
Housing (2 bedroom, shared) $5,325 $5,325 $5,325
Semester total $10,905 $16,206 $10,905
Expense type Living off-campus Living on-campus
Books and supplies $2,000 $2,000
Miscellaneous and personal expenses $2,250 $2,250 
Transportation $2,000 $2,000

Current fees and breakdown
Course levels Alaska resident Non-resident WUE 3 Military 4
UAF CTC 1 $234/credit $800/credit $351/credit $234/credit
100-200-level 2 $260/credit $826/credit $390/credit $250/credit
300-400-level $289/credit $855/credit  $406/credit $250/credit
600-level $539/credit $1,105/credit    
First-years and sophomores Alaska resident Non-resident WUE 3 Military 4
Tuition and fees 5 (15 credits, 100-200-level courses) $4,935 $13,770  $6,885 $3,750
housing and food (double room + weekly 7 block meal plan) $5,325 $5,325 $5,325 $5,325
Semester total $10,260 $19,095  $12,210  $9,075 
Juniors and seniors Alaska resident Non-resident WUE 3 Military 4
Tuition and fees 5 (15 credits, 300-400-level courses) $5,400 $14,235 $7,350 $3,750
housing and food (double room + weekly 7 block meal plan) $5,325 $5,325 $5,325 $5,325
Semester total $10,725 $19,560 $12,675 $9,075
Graduate students Alaska resident Non-resident Military 4
Tuition and fees 5 (9 credits, 600-level courses) $5,580 $10,881 $5,580
Room (2 bedroom, shared) $4,951 $4,951 $4,951
Semester total $10,531 $15,832 $10,531
Expense type Living off-campus Living on-campus
Books and supplies $2,000 $2,000
Miscellaneous and personal expenses $2,250 $2,250 
Transportation $2,000 $2,000

Current fees and breakdown

1  Applies to Community and Technical College (CTC), Bristol Bay, Chukchi, Interior Alaska, Kuskokwim, Northwest Campuses (all offerings are 100-200 lower division).

2 Applies to academic programs offer through the College of Rural and Community Development and Troth Yeddha' Fairbanks Campus.

3 Western Undergraduate Exchange.

4 Military pricing may not include all special materials fees or college or school surcharges.

5  Includes fees for ASUAF (student government), athletics, libraries and digital resources, student activities and services, Student Health and Counseling Center, recreation, student sustainability, technology, transportation, UA network and facilities. Does not include health insurance, books, supplies, travel, parking, miscellaneous expenses or special costs associated with international or exchange students. Costs are subject to change.