For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 community colleges serving 1,192 students in Alaska (2 public colleges and 2 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 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.75 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 65% (majority American) and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(AK) School Average
American Indian
20%
Asian
8%
Hispanic
7%
Black
4%
White
35%
Hawaiian
22%
Two or more races
4%
Community Colleges in Alaska (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
Alaska Career College
Private for-profit
1415 E Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-7575
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-7575
| 317 students
Alaska Christian College
Private not-for-profit
35109 Royal Place
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7422
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7422
| 78 students
303 Lowe Street
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 834-1600
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 834-1600
| 529 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Alaska?
There are 4 community colleges serving 1,192 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 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.75 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Alaska?
Community colleges in Alaska are approximately 65% minority students (majority American).
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