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University of Alaska Southeast
Most applicants get into University of Alaska Southeast — 63.3% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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University of Alaska Southeast anchors the college town of Juneau, AK, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $74,392 four years out. Faculty pay averages $111,312 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 907 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 76.5% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
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Admissions
University of Alaska Southeast does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 63.3% who got into University of Alaska Southeast did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Alaska Southeast received 320 applications and admitted 200 (62.5%), with 148 enrolling.
How University of Alaska Southeast compares
| University of Alaska Southeast | Alaska median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,056 | $8,736 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,475 | $50,369 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, University of Alaska Southeast's median earnings are $48,475 — below the Alaska benchmark of $50,369. Weigh that against the $7,056 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Alaska Southeast prices by residency: $7,056 in-state versus $20,640 out-of-state — a $13,584 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 907 undergraduates, University of Alaska Southeast is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of University of Alaska Southeast students — 28.1% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at University of Alaska Southeast
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,392 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $55,957 |
| Social Sciences, General | $54,226 |
Median earnings for these 3 University of Alaska Southeast programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,475 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 14 additional University of Alaska Southeast programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Alaska Southeast?
University of Alaska Southeast doesn't look at test scores; its 63.3% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is University of Alaska Southeast's acceptance rate?
62.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 200 admitted from 320 applicants.
How much does University of Alaska Southeast cost?
In-state tuition is $7,056; out-of-state students pay $20,640. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Alaska Southeast graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,475 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Alaska
- Alaska Pacific University — 96.5% admitted
- Alaska Christian College — 92.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.