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The University of Alaska Southeast, also referred to as UAS, is located in Juneau, Alaska, United States. The university was established in the year 1972. It has other campuses in Ketchikan and Sitka. The Juneau campus was formed in the year 1980. Students are offered degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study such as biology, business administration, and sociology. The university offers courses through the following academic divisions:
- Arts and Sciences
- Career Education
- Education
- Management
Students of The University of Alaska Southeast are members of various clubs and organizations. Among them are societies such as the College Republican, Anime Club, Global Connections Club, UAS Christian Fellowship, and Environmental Science Club. Students also publish a newspaper called "The Whalesong," where they express their views and opinions.
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Campus Location11120 Glacier Highway Juneau, AK 99801-8697 USA Main Tel: (877) 465-4827 Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
University Of Alaska Southeast HighlightsWhere University Of Alaska Southeast stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts, medical adminstration, education and teaching, family and social work, and business and management.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 108 | 16 | | Master | 88 | 5 | | Associate | 83 | 16 | | 1-2 year certificate | 13 | 14 | | < 1 year certificate | 5 | 8 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at University Of Alaska Southeast was 2,952 in 2007 (1,667 full-time equivalent). About 33% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 67% of the class. Undergrads are 91% of enrolled students and graduate students are 9%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 75% are full-time and 25% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,445 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,415 | | Room | $ 3,500 | | Board | $ 2,170 | | Books and supplies | $ 675 | | Other | $ 1,382 |
Financial Aid: University Of Alaska Southeast participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 31 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 43 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 29 |
Housing and MealsUniversity Of Alaska Southeast provides on-campus housing for 280 of its 1,667 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
University Of Alaska Southeast Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 70% | | Women | 73% | | All | 72% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 480-610 | | Math | 430-540 | | Writing | 410-530 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (73 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Management Information Systems
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) - Environmental Studies
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (4 awarded) - Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (71 awarded) - Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (1 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (20 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Public Administration
HOSPITALITY (0 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
- Tourism Promotion Operations
- Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LAW (3 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (86 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS (1 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (0 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICINE (1 awarded) - Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (1 awarded) - Health Aide
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (5 awarded) - Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (0 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (15 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
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