University of Alaska Southeast

The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) has its main campus in Juneau and extended campuses in Sitka and Ketchikan. It was formally established on 1 July 1987 by consolidating the University of Alaska Juneau, Ketchikan Community College and Islands Community College, and enrolled 2,279 students in fall 2024.[1]

History

The infobox lists 1972 as the founding year, while the article says the university was formally established on 1 July 1987 when the former University of Alaska Juneau, Ketchikan Community College and Islands Community College (Sitka) were consolidated. The Ketchikan campus is described as the oldest in Southeast Alaska.[1]

Programs

Offerings range from occupational endorsements and certificates to associate, baccalaureate and graduate degrees. The Ketchikan campus offers an Associate of Applied Science in Marine Transportation, described as the only one of its kind in Alaska, and nursing at Sitka is offered with the University of Alaska Anchorage. American Indian and Alaska Native students made up 11 percent of undergraduates in fall 2023.[1]

FAQs

Where are the campuses? Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan.

When was UAS established? 1 July 1987.

How many students? 2,279 in fall 2024.

Sources

1. Wikipedia: University of Alaska Southeast

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