For the 2026 school year, there are 8 community colleges serving 5,810 students in Alaska (5 public colleges and 3 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Alaska is approximately $3,990 per year for in-state students and $4,007 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,532 per year (view national tuition costs).
Minority enrollment is 79%, with the majority being Hispanic or American and the student-teacher ratio is 14:1.
Community Colleges in Alaska (2026)
College
Location
Quick Facts
Alaska Career College
Private for-profit
1415 E Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-7575
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-7575
Enrollment: 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Alaska Christian College
Private not-for-profit
35109 Royal Place
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7422
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7422
Enrollment: 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 93% Minority enrollment: 90%
P.O. Box 2609
Pago Pago, AK 96799
(684) 699-7834
Pago Pago, AK 96799
(684) 699-7834
Enrollment: 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 In-state tuition: $3,550 Out-state tuition: $3,600
Charter College
Private for-profit
2221 East Norhtern Lights Boulevard, Suite 120
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 227-1000
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 227-1000
Enrollment: 2,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Private-state tuition: $19,532 Minority enrollment: 63%
College of Micronesia-Fsm
Public
Kolonia
Pohnpei, AK 96941
(691) 320-2480
Pohnpei, AK 96941
(691) 320-2480
Enrollment: 1,729 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 87% In-state tuition: $5,080 Out-state tuition: $5,080
Ilisagvik College
Public
100 Stevenson Street
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-3333
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-3333
Enrollment: 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $3,340 Out-state tuition: $3,340 Minority enrollment: 89%
303 Lowe Street
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 834-1600
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 834-1600
Enrollment: 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Overview
This State (AK)
Total Faculty
20 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
Student Body
Total Enrollment
603 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
# Full-Time Students
250 students
# Part-Time Students
353 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
368 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
353 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
52 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
10%
% Asian
4%
% Hispanic
10%
% Black
3%
% White
21%
% Hawaiian
44%
% Two or more races
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
% Unknown races
2%
Diversity Score
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,990
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,007
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,532
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,171
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Alaska?
There are 8 community colleges serving 5,810 students in Alaska.
How much do community colleges cost in Alaska?
The average tuition for community colleges in Alaska is approximately $3,990 per year for in-state students and $4,007 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,532.
How diverse are community colleges in Alaska?
Community colleges in Alaska have approximately 79% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic or American.
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