University of Alaska Fairbanks

Admissions data checked October 9, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.

University of Alaska Fairbanks reports a middle 50% SAT of 1050 to 1280 (enrolled, fall 2025, CDS 2025-26). We use 1160 as a first planning target, then adjust it to the student's diagnostic and timeline. It is not an admission requirement or a guarantee.

The numbers

Source: UAF official admissions data. A middle 50% describes the central half of the reported group, not a cutoff.

UAF requires only a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA and the 16-credit core curriculum and does not require SAT/ACT scores for admission, but its College Board BigFuture profile reports a 1070-1310 SAT range reflecting what most enrolled students who did submit scores scored.

Where UAF sits among Alaska colleges

Cohorts differ by school (admitted vs enrolled, and year). See every school with its cohort and source on SAT Scores for Alaska Colleges.

Scholarship money tied to the SAT in Alaska

Alaska's state merit scholarship, the Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS), has three award tiers set by either a GPA or an SAT/ACT/WorkKeys score (whichever is better), worth up to $7,000 a year at a 1210 SAT.

Alaska Performance Scholarship, Level 1: SAT 1210. Up to $7,000 per year; earned with a 3.5 cumulative high school GPA OR a 1210 SAT (OR 25 ACT, OR WorkKeys 18 with no sub-score below 6).

Alaska Performance Scholarship, Level 2: SAT 1130. Up to $5,250 per year; earned with a 3.0 GPA OR a 1130 SAT (OR 23 ACT, OR WorkKeys 15).

The full rules, deadlines and class years are on our Alaska SAT prep page.

Colleges in other states with a similar SAT range

A score that is competitive at UAF lands in the same part of the range at these schools. Cohorts differ by school, so read each page's notes before comparing.

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Quick answers

What SAT score do you need for UAF?

There is no published minimum; the middle half of the reported group scored 1050 to 1280. A score at or above 1280 puts a student in the top quarter of that group. A score near 1050 is within the range, and grades, coursework and the rest of the application still decide the outcome.

Is UAF test-optional?

UAF lists its policy as: Not required for any undergraduate program since Dec. 6, 2023. Check the official admissions page for your entry term before choosing test dates.

What is UAF's acceptance rate?

64.2% (fall 2025, CDS 2025-26, 5,836 applicants). Rates vary by program and residency, so read the overall figure as context, not a personal prediction.

Does a score above the range guarantee admission?

No. A middle 50% is a description of last year's group, not a cutoff in either direction. It tells you where a score is competitive, which is the useful part for planning test dates.

Want to know what your teen needs for UAF? Their target, their gap and the weeks to close it are what we map in the free Strategy Session.