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, out-of-state, or WUE). 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 $3,500 per semester depending upon assignment. Please refer to 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 2026/Spring 2027 Estimated Expenses

Undergraduate

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) and Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP): Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Estimated Expenses

Undergraduate

Based on 12 credit hours per semester

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 at UAS.

Graduate

Based on 9 credit hours per semester

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.

Military: Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Estimated Expenses

Undergraduate and Graduate