Established in 1954, University of Alaska Anchorage is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Anchorage (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Alaska. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.