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Data source: U.S. College Scorecard · Planning cycle 2026 · Methodology

Colleges in Alaska (2026)

7 four-year colleges in Alaska — 4 public, 2 private non-profit.

7

4-Year Colleges

$7,107

Avg In-State Tuition

$17,310

Avg Out-of-State Tuition

72%

Avg Acceptance Rate

Colleges in Alaska

7 schools

University of Alaska Anchorage campus

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK · Public · 6,916 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$13,780

↓ 3% below avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

29%

↓ 53% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$51,871

↑ 83% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$7,566

↓ 26% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

67%

Moderate

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Career-focused education
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University of Alaska Fairbanks campus

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, AK · Public · 4,027 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$9,634

↓ 32% below avg · Affordable

Grad rate

35%

↓ 43% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$48,866

↑ 72% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$8,640

↓ 15% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Career-focused education
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Charter College campus

Charter College

Anchorage, AK · Private · 2,277 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$25,225

↑ 78% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

56%

↓ 9% below avg · On track

Earnings

$35,504

↑ 25% above avg · Building outcomes

Tuition

$18,678

↓ 24% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
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University of Alaska Southeast campus

University of Alaska Southeast

Juneau, AK · Public · 920 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$7,233

↓ 49% below avg · Affordable

Grad rate

28%

↓ 54% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$48,475

↑ 71% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$6,960

↓ 32% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

63%

↓ 8% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
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Alaska Pacific University campus

Alaska Pacific University

Anchorage, AK · Private · 400 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$18,976

↑ 34% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

41%

↓ 34% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$54,271

↑ 91% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$20,760

↓ 15% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

86%

↑ 27% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
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Ilisagvik College campus

Ilisagvik College

Barrow, AK · Public · 175 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$5,542

↓ 61% below avg · Affordable

Grad rate

43%

↓ 30% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$39,541

↑ 39% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$5,260

↓ 48% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
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Alaska Bible College

Palmer, AK · Private · 34 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$14,093

Moderate cost

Grad rate

38%

↓ 40% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

N/A

Not available

Tuition

$10,930

↓ 55% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
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Tuition Comparison

Public universities in Alaska offer significantly lower in-state tuition for state residents.

University of Alaska Anchorage

Public · Anchorage

In-state: $7,566

Out-of-state: $21,693

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Public · Fairbanks

In-state: $8,640

Out-of-state: $22,752

Charter College

Private · Anchorage

Out-of-state: $18,678

University of Alaska Southeast

Public · Juneau

In-state: $6,960

Out-of-state: $21,096

Alaska Pacific University

Private · Anchorage

Out-of-state: $20,760

Ilisagvik College

Public · Barrow

In-state: $5,260

Out-of-state: $5,260

Alaska Bible College

Private · Palmer

Out-of-state: $10,930

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