University of Alaska Anchorage Acceptance Rate
Anchorage, Alaska · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,277
- Admitted
- 2,845
- Yield
- 45.9%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, University of Alaska Anchorage's acceptance rate has fallen from 70.6% in 2015–16 to 66.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,775 to 4,277 (+13%) over that period.
Its 66.5% rate makes University of Alaska Anchorage more selective than about 68% of the 1,419 schools tracked here.
University of Alaska Anchorage has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 45.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | 3,775 | 2,665 | 70.6% | 1,869 |
| 2016–17 | 3,626 | 3,004 | 82.8% | 1,744 |
| 2017–18 | 3,716 | 3,078 | 82.8% | 1,877 |
| 2018–19 | 3,745 | 3,039 | 81.1% | 1,606 |
| 2019–20 | 3,673 | 3,047 | 83% | 1,356 |
| 2020–21 | 3,081 | 2,367 | 76.8% | 1,057 |
| 2021–22 | 3,431 | 2,369 | 69% | 990 |
| 2022–23 | 4,005 | 2,616 | 65.3% | 1,072 |
| 2023–24 | 4,277 | 2,845 | 66.5% | 1,306 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,451 | 1,653 | 67.4% |
| Men | 1,825 | 1,191 | 65.3% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of Alaska compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Alaska Anchorage's acceptance rate?
University of Alaska Anchorage's acceptance rate is 66.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,845 admitted of 4,277 applicants).
Is University of Alaska Anchorage test optional?
University of Alaska Anchorage is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of Alaska Anchorage?
University of Alaska Anchorage received 4,277 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,845.
Is University of Alaska Anchorage getting harder to get into?
University of Alaska Anchorage has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.6% in 2015–16 to 66.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2015–16 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uaa.alaska.edu/.