- The Charter College curriculum includes the following courses in the liberals arts and sciences: algebra, calculus, Alaskan history, economics, physics, geology, human biology, statistics, the philosophy of ethics, speech, advanced discourse, twentieth century fiction, psychology, and much more.
School Highlights
Charter College serves 3,560 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 8:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 79%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 3,560 students
- Private-state tuition: $19,532
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Charter College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 283 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Charter College
(AK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
Less than 2 yrs
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
283 staff
283 staff
Student Body
The student population of Charter College has grown by 43% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Charter College diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,560 students
895 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1
# Full-Time Students
3,560 students
317 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
578 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
356 students
243 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,560 students
529 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
11 students
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
458 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
52 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
12%
11%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
19%
8%
% Black
9%
4%
% White
41%
21%
% Hawaiian
3%
44%
% Two or more races
8%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
74%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
55%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,700
$32,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $19,532 is equal to the state average of $19,532. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,532
$19,532
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,171
$14,171
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
100%
80%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Charter features some of the latest software titles, including Microsoft Office XP with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Project, Windows 2000 Server, Linux, Novell NetWare, AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, Macromedia, Medical Manager, Peachtree Accounting and Quickbooks. Charter's software library is regularly updated to provide the latest in application offerings and software versions. Charter College offers a unique and flexible schedule of classes geared toward assisting students in completing programs in optimal time. When full-time students follow recommended course selections, they can complete an associate degree in just 6 quarters (15 months) of study or a bachelor's degree in 12 quarters (2½ years). Courses are offered on a rotating schedule during the daytime, afternoon, and evening from Monday through Saturday. To meet students' needs, full-time (12 or more quarter credit hours) and half-time (6-11.99 quarter credit hours) schedules are available. Charter College is a Corporate Member with the Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) organization. BICSI is a vendor neutral group determined to enhance the telecommunications industry by providing excellent education, promoting skill sharing, and assessing knowledge with professional registration programs. Charter College teaches students cabling standards and codes through the use of BICSI educational courseware. Charter College maintains an educational affiliation with Cisco Systems as a Cisco Networking Academy. This relationship allows Charter to provide web-based content, online assessment, student performance tracking, and hands-on-labs in several Cisco courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Charter College cost?
Charter College's private state tuition is approximately $19,532.
What schools are Charter College often compared to?
Charter Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Ilisagvik College, Prince William Sound Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Charter College?
The acceptance rate of Charter College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 80%.
What is Charter College's ranking?
Charter College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alaska for: Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Charter College located?
Charter College is located in the Bennington neighborhood of Anchorage, AK.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Charter College is Alaska Career College (1.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alaska Career College
Private for-profit
1415 E Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-7575
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-7575
1.1 miles
Enrollment: 317 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Alaska Christian College
Private not-for-profit
35109 Royal Place
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7422
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7422
65.4 miles
Enrollment: 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
303 Lowe Street
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 834-1600
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 834-1600
116.1 miles
Enrollment: 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Ilisagvik College
Public
100 Stevenson Street
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-3333
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-3333
724.2 miles
Enrollment: 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 In-state tuition: $3,340 Out-state tuition: $3,340 Minority enrollment: 92%
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