School Highlights
Alaska Career College serves 317 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American and Asian), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Alaska Career College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Alaska Career College
(AK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
85 staff
Student Body
The student population of Alaska Career College has declined by 10% over five years.
The Alaska Career College diversity score of 0.77 is less than the state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
317 students
529 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
317 students
71 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
458 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
356 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
317 students
317 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
458 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
52 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
24%
20%
% Asian
12%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
9%
37%
% Hawaiian
37%
6%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.79
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7395%
0.1071%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5466%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,600
$32,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
62%
67%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,025
$9,025
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,541
$5,700
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alaska Career College's ranking?
Alaska Career College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alaska for: Diversity in US community colleges.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Alaska Career College is Charter College (1.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Charter College
Private for-profit
2221 East Norhtern Lights Boulevard, Suite 120
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 227-1000
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 227-1000
1.1 miles
| 3,560 students
Alaska Christian College
Private not-for-profit
35109 Royal Place
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7422
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7422
64.3 miles
| 78 students
303 Lowe Street
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 834-1600
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 834-1600
116.6 miles
| 529 students
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