Cost of Attendance

Because student living arrangements and personal spending habits vary widely, there is no single figure that can be used to represent the cost of attending UAS. Therefore, the following estimated costs are offered only as a guide in budget planning. 

Tuition and Fees: These costs vary with the student’s educational level (graduate or undergraduate), enrollment status (full or part-time), and residency (in­state or out-of-state). Refer to the fee schedule.

Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment: These costs are averaged per year for a full–time student, but can vary with student course load.

Food: The given allowance seems to be sufficient for most students for two semesters.

Campus Housing: In Juneau during the academic year (fall and spring only), the cost of housing varies by unit. Additional charges apply for private rooms in the First-Year Residence Hall, two-bedroom apartments, and family housing. Required meal plans range from $750 to $2,750 per semester depending upon assignment, and students can choose to increase their meal plan beyond $2,050. Please see the Housing website for a rate breakdown.

Off-Campus Housing: The estimated cost of an off-campus apartment for a student is approximately $1060 per month. 

Transportation: The given allowance seems to be sufficient to meet most needs for two semesters; the cost depends on how close a student lives to campus and whether there are car expenses. Students should also allow for airfare if they plan to return to their hometown during the school year.

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: A student should budget for clothing, laundry, medical and dental expenses, recreation, personal supplies, and other items. The given allowance by academic year seems to be sufficient.

Alaska Resident: Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Estimated Expenses

Undergraduate

Based on 12 credit hours/semester

  Living at home with parents without dependents Living in on-campus housing without dependents Living away from parents without dependents OR with dependents in ANY housing
Food $6,720 $6,720 $6,720
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $1,400 $1,400 $1,400
Student/Course Fees $1,368 $1,368 $1,368
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $6,062 $6,062 $6,062
Housing $4,240 $6,100 $8,480
Transportation $1,852 $1,852 $1,852
Tuition $6,192 $6,192 $6,192
NOTE: Figures were calculated using estimated rates.  Please contact the Financial Aid Office for an explanation of the assumptions made in determining these Cost of Attendance Budgets.

Graduate

Based on 9 credit hours/semester

  Living in on-campus housing without dependents Living away from parents without dependents OR with dependents in ANY housing
Food $6,720 $6,720
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $780 $780
Student/Course Fees $1,224 $1,224
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $6,062 $6,062
Housing $6,100 $8,480
Transportation $1,852 $1,852
Tuition $9,234 $9,234
 
NOTE: Figures were calculated using estimated rates. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for an explanation of the assumptions made in determining these Cost of Attendance Budgets.

Alaska Non-Resident: Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Estimated Expenses.

Undergraduate

Based on 12 credit hours/semester

  Living at home with parents without dependents Living in on-campus housing without dependents Living away from parents without dependents OR with dependents in ANY housing
Food $6,720 $6,720 $6,720
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $1,400 $,1400 $,1400
Student/Course Fees $1,920 $1,920 $1,920
Miscellaneous personal expenses $6,062 $6,062 $6,062
Housing $4,240 $6,100 $8,480
Transportation $1,852 $1,852 $1,852
Tuition $19,776 $19,776 $19,776

NOTE: Figures were calculated using estimated rates. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for an explanation of the assumptions made in determining these Cost of Attendance Budgets.

Graduate*

Based on 9 credit hours/semester

  Living in on-campus housing without dependents Living away from parents without dependents OR with dependents in ANY housing
Food $6,720 $6,720
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $780 $780
Student/Course Fees $1,620 $1,620
Miscellaneous personal expenses $6,062 $6,062
Housing $8, 480 $6,100
Transportation $1,852 $1,852
Tuition $19,422 $19,422
 
NOTE: Figures were calculated in using estimated rates. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for an explanation of the assumptions made in determining these Cost of Attendance Budgets.
*Residents of Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Wyoming and are eligible to pay the resident tuition rate tuition at UAS if they apply and are accepted for admission under the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) program.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE): Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Estimated Expenses

Undergraduate

Based on 12 credit hours/semester

  Living at home with parents without dependents Living in on-campus housing without dependents Living away from parents without dependents OR with dependents in ANY housing
Food $6,720 $6,720 $6,720
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $1,400 $1,400 $1,400
Student/Course Fees $1,368 $1,368 $1,368
Miscellaneous personal expenses $6,062 $6,062 $6,062
Housing $4,240 $6,100 $8,480
Transportation $1,852 $1,852 $1,852
Tuition $9,288 $9,288 $9,288

NOTE: Figures were calculated in using estimated rates. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for an explanation of the assumptions made in determining these Cost of Attendance Budgets.

Western Undergraduate Exchange program: residents of Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Wyoming and are eligible to pay the resident tuition rate plus 50 percent per credit at UAS if they apply and are accepted for admission under the WUE program.