Medical schools in Alaska at a glance
Alaska has no medical school of its own. The University of Alaska Anchorage runs a WWAMI partnership with the University of Washington. That partnership is the entry below. Each figure is the most recent one the school has published.
2026–27 cycle data. Last updated 30 August 2026.
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| School | Degree | Apply through | Founded | Median MCAT | Median GPA | In-state tuition | Out-of-state tuition | Class size | Secondary essays | Interview rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage | MD | AMCAS | 1954 | n/a | n/a | $54,913 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 65% |
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For residents, tuition starts at $54,913 at University of Alaska Anchorage and reaches $54,913 at University of Alaska Anchorage. Medical school tuition across the US and Canada puts those numbers in context.
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University of Alaska Anchorage
Competitiveness: /10
Founded in 1954, the University of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution that blends rigorous academics with a unique Alaskan perspective. Known for its research focus and community engagement, UAA offers hands-on education in one of the most adventurous places on Earth.
Median GPA
Median MCAT
Location
Anchorage
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$54,913
Out-of-State Tuition
Class Size
US News Ranking (Research)
Unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Unranked
Total Applicants
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
65%
Interview Format
Address
3211 Providence Dr, 99508
Common questions about medical schools in Alaska
How many medical schools are in Alaska?
One medical school. Every one is listed in the table above with its median MCAT, median GPA and tuition.
How much does medical school cost in Alaska?
In-state tuition runs from $54,913 a year at University of Alaska Anchorage to $54,913 at University of Alaska Anchorage, before living costs. Tuition across the US and Canada sets those against the national range.
Which application service do Alaska medical schools use?
Amcas for one. The table above lists it per school, so you can group your list by service before you start writing.
Are there DO schools in Alaska?
No. Every program in Alaska awards an MD. Osteopathic programs elsewhere generally admit at lower median scores, so add them to a list built around this state.
When should you apply to medical school in Alaska?
AMCAS opens in May and submitting in the first weeks of June is the strongest position, because most schools review on a rolling basis. Work back from that to pick a test date on the AAMC calendar, leaving room for a retake if the first score comes in short.
Medical schools in other states
Every state in the West with a medical school, on the same figures: Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
The medical school hub carries all 59, including Northeast, the South, the Midwest, Canada.
Where to go next
- Studying for the MCAT now? The live MCAT course runs one cohort at a time with 515+ scorers teaching it.
- Want one-on-one help? MCAT tutors in Alaska are matched on the section costing you points, and our tutoring packages list what each one includes.
- Building an application rather than a score? Medical school admissions coaching covers the list, the essays and the interviews.
- Deciding whether to sit it again? The retake calculator gives you a verdict and a date.
- Just browsing? The free MCAT resources are a good place to start, and our reviews and student score stories show what the jumps look like.
- Looking beyond the medical schools in Alaska? The medical school hub lists every state and province with a program.