Colleges in Alaska
10 degree-granting institutions in Alaska (AK). Median net price $13,968. Median graduation rate 42.1%. Compare cost, outcomes, admission rates, and program mix using official U.S. College Scorecard data.
Median net price
$13,968
Median grad rate
42.1%
Median admission rate
93%
Median size
354
Most affordable colleges in Alaska
Lowest median net price after grant aid.
Highest graduation rates in Alaska
Share of students completing a degree on time.
Colleges by city
Cities in Alaska with 3 or more institutions.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Bible College Palmer, AK | AK | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $17,508 | 37.5% | Not available | 24 | Partial | |
| Alaska Career College Anchorage, AK | AK | Private for-profit, 2-year | $20,150 | 68.7% | Not available | 250 | Partial | |
| Alaska Christian College Soldotna, AK | AK | Private nonprofit, 2-year | $7,063 | 11.4% | 93% | 44 | Complete | |
| Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK | AK | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $21,616 | 47.2% | 96% | 457 | Complete | |
| Alaska Vocational Technical Center Seward, AK | AK | Public, <2-year | $12,635 | 100.0% | Not available | 107 | Partial | |
| Charter College Anchorage, AK | AK | Private for-profit, 4-year | $34,860 | 56.1% | Not available | 2,157 | Complete | |
| Ilisagvik College Barrow, AK | AK | Public, 4-year | $6,743 | 46.2% | Not available | 126 | Complete | |
| University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | AK | Public, 4-year | $15,301 | 29.7% | Not available | 7,212 | Complete | |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK | AK | Public, 4-year | $10,892 | 38.0% | Not available | 4,207 | Complete | |
| University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK | AK | Public, 4-year | $12,357 | 28.1% | 63% | 907 | Complete |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Alaska?
Alaska has 10 degree-granting institutions tracked by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, spanning public, private nonprofit, and for-profit schools.
What is the average cost of college in Alaska?
The median net price across Alaska colleges is $13,968 per year. Net price is what a typical student pays after grant aid and scholarships — a much better number than sticker price.
Which Alaska colleges have the highest graduation rates?
The top performers by graduation rate include Alaska Vocational Technical Center (100.0%), Alaska Career College (68.7%), Charter College (56.1%). Sort the table by graduation rate to see the full ranking.
Is the data on this page up to date?
Yes. All figures come from the latest College Scorecard release published by the U.S. Department of Education.