Sustaining the great success and resurgent growth in recent years continues to be a primary focus of the university even as it addresses increased enrollment and growing interest in programs like nursing and behavioral health. Investing in the university shows a commitment to the long-term health of the state, but it also shows an immediate, bottom-line return: For every $1 of state funds UAF spends on research, an additional $6.80 is leveraged from federal and private sources, a 3 percent increase from last year.

• UAF offered 162 degrees and 21 certificates in 111 disciplines.
• Eighty-six percent of respondents to the UAF 2003 Graduation Report survey reported being employed in Alaska.
• The Honors Program had 250 participants.
• Twelve National Merit Scholars attended UAF.
• Enrollment 9,683

Female 60%
Male 40%
AK Native/American Indian 20%
Undergraduate/other 88%
Graduate 12%

• 740 certificates, associate or baccalaureate degrees
• 203 master's and doctoral degrees