University of Alaska Anchorage Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
3%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Alaska Anchorage has a diverse student body with 48% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
51.7%(8,446)
Hispanic
7.7%(1,254)
African American
2.6%(424)
Asian
5.7%(932)
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.6%(914)
Pacific Islander
1.5%(240)
Two or More Races
8.6%(1,405)
Unknown
16.6%(2,708)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment17,352
International Students3%

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 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.9%(6,442)
Women
61.1%(10,120)

Gender Statistics

Men6,442

37% of total enrollment

Women10,120

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Alaska Anchorage serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 20% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 25% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.6%(1,179)
18-19
17.5%(1,782)
20-21
14.7%(1,494)
22-24
14.6%(1,488)
25+
41.5%(4,218)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.2%(1)
20-21
0.3%(2)
22-24
12.9%(82)
25+
86.6%(549)

Age Diversity Insights

20%

Traditional Age (18-21)

25%

Non-Traditional (25+)

5%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Alaska Anchorage attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 139% in-state residents, -42% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.2%(1,197)
International
1.8%(22)

Regional Representation

In-State1,197

139% of student body

International22

3% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

25%

Non-Traditional Age