For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 community colleges serving 3,238 students in Alaska (2 public colleges and 3 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Alaska is approximately $3,340 per year for in-state students and $3,340 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 0.78, which is higher than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 62%, with the majority being Hispanic or American and the student-teacher ratio is 18:1.
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 Acceptance rate: 93% Minority enrollment: 90%
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%
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
17 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
Student Body
Total Enrollment
286 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
# Full-Time Students
71 students
# Part-Time Students
215 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
256 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
215 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
52 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
17%
% Asian
6%
% Hispanic
18%
% Black
6%
% White
38%
% Hawaiian
3%
% Two or more races
8%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
3%
Diversity Score
0.78
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,340
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,340
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,532
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,171
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Alaska?
There are 5 community colleges serving 3,238 students in Alaska.
How much do community colleges cost in Alaska?
The average tuition for community colleges in Alaska is approximately $3,340 per year for in-state students and $3,340 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 0.78, which is higher than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community colleges in Alaska?
Community colleges in Alaska have approximately 62% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic or American.
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