ROTC at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · public
Yes — University of Alaska Fairbanks hosts Army ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Alaska Fairbanks hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at University of Alaska Fairbanks commissions officers alongside University of Alaska Anchorage cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
University of Alaska Fairbanks students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Alaska Fairbanks in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 4.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 12 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men71%
- White66%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $8,736 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,320 |
| Average net price | $10,892 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 38% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Alaska Fairbanks. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Alaska Fairbanks has 4,207 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at University of Alaska Fairbanks: FAQ
Does University of Alaska Fairbanks have ROTC?
Yes — University of Alaska Fairbanks hosts Army ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Alaska Fairbanks students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Nanook Battalion).
Is ROTC at University of Alaska Fairbanks on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Alaska Fairbanks?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Alaska Fairbanks. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
uaf.edu
- Admissions
uaf.edu
- Apply
uaf.edu
- Financial aid
uaf.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Fairbanks, AK 99775
IPEDS UNITID: 102614
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