University of Alaska Fairbanks Demographics & Diversity Overview

52%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
2%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Alaska Fairbanks has a diverse student body with 52% 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
47.4%(4,577)
Hispanic
9.2%(891)
African American
4.0%(387)
Asian
2.4%(236)
American Indian or Alaska Native
16.9%(1,635)
Pacific Islander
0.7%(63)
Two or More Races
8.6%(833)
Unknown
10.7%(1,038)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color52%
Total Enrollment10,975
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Alaska Fairbanks has a gender distribution of 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.9%(3,519)
Women
64.1%(6,271)

Gender Statistics

Men3,519

32% of total enrollment

Women6,271

57% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Alaska Fairbanks serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 20% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 23% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
12.7%(715)
18-19
19.0%(1,074)
20-21
15.0%(843)
22-24
13.7%(774)
25+
39.6%(2,232)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.7%(7)
22-24
14.3%(143)
25+
85.0%(852)

Age Diversity Insights

20%

Traditional Age (18-21)

23%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Alaska Fairbanks attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 104% in-state residents, -6% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.6%(621)
International
1.4%(9)

Regional Representation

In-State621

104% of student body

International9

2% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

52%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

23%

Non-Traditional Age