Rankings and recognition

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is an international pacesetter in Arctic research, particularly in earth and ocean sciences, biology, and engineering. But we excel in many other ways. We get high marks in teacher training and business management. Our outdoor options are in a class by themselves.

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ scores well in internationally accepted college ratings, including those published by U.S. News and World Report and Times Higher Education. These ratings and others show that ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is academically competitive and of good educational value.

Check out scores from college ranking organizations below. They'll show just a sample of the excellence you'll find all around here.


Best Regional Colleges: Best in the West

2025

Military Friendly Schools

2023-2024

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's Only National University

2025

World's Best Small Universities

2024

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Best Earth Science Graduate Programs

2024

A ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Psychology major administers a cognitive recognition test.
Best Online Bachelor's in Psychology Programs

2024

Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs

2024

Best Online BBA Programs

2024

Exemplary Online Program: Special Education and Teaching

2019
(This certification is valid until 2024.)

 
 
 

Some ranking organizations provide badges for use in printed and online materials. Contact uaf-university-relations@alaska.edu for more information.

For more information about the rankings, contact Arthur Hussey, Office of Planning, Analysis and Institutional Research at amhusseyiii@alaska.edu, 907-474-6638, or the PAIR office.