University of Alaska Anchorage Demographics & Diversity Overview

51%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
2%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Alaska Anchorage has a diverse student body with 51% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
48.4%(4,732)
Hispanic
9.5%(930)
African American
3.0%(297)
Asian
7.4%(722)
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.3%(516)
Pacific Islander
2.2%(212)
Two or More Races
10.5%(1,031)
Unknown
13.7%(1,338)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color51%
Total Enrollment10,464
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

University of Alaska Anchorage offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Alaska Anchorage has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.8%(3,951)
Women
60.2%(5,974)

Gender Statistics

Men3,951

38% of total enrollment

Women5,974

57% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Alaska Anchorage serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 31% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 43% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
12.2%(1,209)
18-19
16.0%(1,586)
20-21
14.7%(1,455)
22-24
14.6%(1,453)
25+
42.5%(4,222)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.6%(3)
22-24
12.8%(69)
25+
86.6%(467)

Age Diversity Insights

31%

Traditional Age (18-21)

43%

Non-Traditional (25+)

5%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Alaska Anchorage attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 138% in-state residents, -40% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.6%(974)
International
1.4%(14)

Regional Representation

In-State974

138% of student body

International14

2% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

51%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

43%

Non-Traditional Age