Best Alaska Community Colleges (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 community colleges serving 761 students in Alaska (2 public colleges and 0 private colleges).
For Alaska community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,340 per year for in-state students and $3,340 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
Alaska community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 49% (majority American) and the student:teacher ratio is 7:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(AK) School Average
American Indian
25%
Asian
10%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
White
51%
Hawaiian
4%
Two or more races
2%
Unknown
2%
AK All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Community Colleges in Alaska (2024)

College
Location
Students
Ilisagvik College
Public
100 Stevenson Street
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-3333
| 232 students
303 Lowe Street
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 834-1600
| 529 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Alaska?
There are 2 community colleges serving 761 students in Alaska.
How much do community colleges cost in Alaska?
For Alaska community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,340 per year for in-state students and $3,340 for out-of-state students.
What is community college diversity score in Alaska?
Alaska community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Alaska?
Alaska community college are approximately 49% minority students (majority American).

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