For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 community colleges serving 5,810 students in Alaska (4 public colleges and 3 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Alaska is approximately $3,990 per year for in-state students and $4,007 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,532 per year (view national tuition costs).
Alaska community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 79%, with the majority being Hispanic or American and the student-teacher ratio is 14:1.
Community Colleges in Alaska (2026-27)
College
Location
Quick Facts
Alaska Career College
Private for-profit
1415 E Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-7575
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-7575
Enrollment: 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Alaska Christian College
Private not-for-profit
35109 Royal Place
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7422
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7422
Enrollment: 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 93% Minority enrollment: 90%
P.O. Box 2609
Pago Pago, AK 96799
(684) 699-7834
Pago Pago, AK 96799
(684) 699-7834
Enrollment: 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 In-state tuition: $3,550 Out-state tuition: $3,600
Charter College
Private for-profit
2221 East Norhtern Lights Boulevard, Suite 120
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 227-1000
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 227-1000
Enrollment: 2,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Private-state tuition: $19,532 Minority enrollment: 63%
College of Micronesia-Fsm
Public
Kolonia
Pohnpei, AK 96941
(691) 320-2480
Pohnpei, AK 96941
(691) 320-2480
Enrollment: 1,729 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 87% In-state tuition: $5,080 Out-state tuition: $5,080
Ilisagvik College
Public
100 Stevenson Street
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-3333
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-3333
Enrollment: 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $3,340 Out-state tuition: $3,340 Minority enrollment: 89%
303 Lowe Street
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 834-1600
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 834-1600
Enrollment: 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Overview
This State (AK)
Total Faculty
20 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
Student Body
Total Enrollment
603 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
# Full-Time Students
250 students
# Part-Time Students
353 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
843 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
353 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
52 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
10%
% Asian
4%
% Hispanic
10%
% Black
3%
% White
21%
% Hawaiian
44%
% Two or more races
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
% Unknown races
2%
Diversity Score
0.74
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,990
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,007
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,532
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,171
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Alaska?
There are 7 community colleges serving 5,810 students in Alaska.
How much do community colleges cost in Alaska?
The average tuition for community colleges in Alaska is approximately $3,990 per year for in-state students and $4,007 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,532.
What is the community college diversity score in Alaska?
Community colleges in Alaska have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community colleges in Alaska?
Community colleges in Alaska have approximately 79% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic or American.
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