University of Alaska Fairbanks Demographics & Diversity Overview

46%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
2%
International
36
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Alaska Fairbanks has a diverse student body with 46% 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
52.9%(2,935)
Hispanic
9.0%(500)
African American
2.9%(161)
Asian
2.4%(131)
American Indian or Alaska Native
13.7%(758)
Pacific Islander
0.9%(51)
Two or More Races
10.1%(561)
Unknown
8.2%(456)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color46%
Total Enrollment6,607
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 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.0%(2,142)
Women
62.0%(3,494)

Gender Statistics

Men2,142

32% of total enrollment

Women3,494

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Alaska Fairbanks serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 33% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 43% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.1%(625)
18-19
17.8%(1,002)
20-21
15.4%(868)
22-24
12.7%(717)
25+
42.9%(2,418)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.4%(4)
22-24
14.3%(139)
25+
85.3%(828)

Age Diversity Insights

33%

Traditional Age (18-21)

43%

Non-Traditional (25+)

15%

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 95% in-state residents, 3% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
95.2%(534)
Out-of-State
2.9%(16)
International
2.0%(11)

Regional Representation

In-State534

95% of student body

Out-of-State16

3% of student body

International11

2% of student body

States Represented

36 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

46%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

43%

Non-Traditional Age