Apply to the university at the edge of the Pacific.
UAS is a public university. Applications are free, rolling, and designed to be simple — whether you're coming from a high school in Sitka or a job in Seattle.
Alaska Unlocked: in-state tuition for every undergraduate, wherever you call home.
Choose your student type.
First-year
Graduating from high school or applying to college for the first time.
Requirements →Transfer
Bringing college credits from another accredited institution.
Requirements →Graduate
Applying to a master's or graduate certificate program.
Requirements →Online
Studying fully online from anywhere in Alaska or beyond.
Requirements →Veteran
Using GI Bill® benefits or transitioning from military service.
Requirements →Returning
Coming back to finish a degree you already started.
Requirements →Five steps. That's it.
- 01
Choose your program
Browse programs by interest, campus, or online delivery to find your fit.
- 02
Submit your application
Free to apply. Undergraduate applications open year-round with rolling admissions.
- 03
Send transcripts & documents
High school or college transcripts, and any program-specific materials.
- 04
File the FAFSA
UAS school code 011462. Complete for federal and state aid, plus most scholarships.
- 05
Confirm & register
Once admitted, meet with an advisor and register for your first semester.
Alaska affordable.
UAS is one of the most affordable four-year universities on the West Coast. With Alaska Unlocked starting Fall 2026, in-state rates apply to every undergraduate regardless of residency.
- Undergraduate tuition (in-state, per credit)$268
- Full-time on-campus (est. yearly)$8,040
- Estimated housing + meals (Juneau)$10,900
- Application fee$0
Illustrative figures for a first-year student. See the net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
Aid, scholarships, and jobs.
About 4 in 5 UAS undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Talk to a financial aid advisor before you apply.
907-796-6100
uas.admissions@alaska.edu
907-796-6255
uas.financialaid@alaska.edu
Not sure which program is right?
Filter over 40 degrees and certificates by interest, campus, and delivery method.
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