University of Alaska Southeast SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Alaska Southeast is fairly accessible at a 63% acceptance rate, but the 21% six-year graduation rate makes fit, support, and readiness worth taking seriously. Since testing is optional and few applicants submit scores, send an SAT or ACT only if it clearly backs up the strength of your grades and coursework.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
University of Alaska Southeast facts and stats
University of Alaska Southeast enrolls 1,768 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Alaska Southeast has a 77% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 21%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.
Juneau, AK

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Key University of Alaska Southeast application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Alaska Southeast, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and possible superscoring, and finish any final fall retake before your application is due.
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What you'll actually pay
Alaska Southeast’s in-state tuition is $8,460, while out-of-state tuition is $25,440. About 54% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $3,545.

At University of Alaska Southeast, out-of-state tuition is $25,440, while in-state tuition is $8,460. Room and board adds about $12,820, so total costs can vary significantly by residency and living plans. About 54% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $11,281, and the average merit award is $3,545. Graduates leave with an average debt of $20,786.
Student life at University of Alaska Southeast
21% of undergrads live on campus
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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SAT: 1020–1210
ACT: 17–24
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