Colleges in Alaska
All 9 degree-granting colleges in Alaska, sorted by published in-state tuition. Click any column header to re-sort.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive college in Alaska is $15,500 per year — about $62,000 over a four-year degree.
All 9 colleges, cheapest first
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilisagvik CollegePublicBarrow · Less than 2-year | $5,260 | $5,260 | Public |
| 2 | University of Alaska AnchoragePublicAnchorage · Less than 2-year | $7,508 | $7,508 | Public |
| 3 | Alaska Christian CollegePrivateSoldotna · 2-year | $8,694 | $8,694 | Private nonprofit |
| 4 | University of Alaska SoutheastPublicJuneau · Less than 2-year | $8,726 | $8,726 | Public |
| 5 | University of Alaska FairbanksPublicFairbanks · Less than 2-year | $9,612 | $9,612 | Public |
| 6 | Alaska Bible CollegePrivatePalmer · Less than 2-year | $10,900 | $10,900 | Private nonprofit |
| 7 | Alaska Pacific UniversityPrivateAnchorage · Less than 2-year | $20,760 | $20,760 | Private nonprofit |
| 8 | Alaska Career CollegeFor-profitAnchorage · 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 9 | University of Alaska System of Higher EducationPublicFairbanks · Less than 2-year | — | — | Public |
Questions
What is the cheapest college in Alaska?
Ilisagvik College in Barrow, at $5,260 per year for in-state students. The next cheapest are University of Alaska Anchorage ($7,508), Alaska Christian College ($8,694), University of Alaska Southeast ($8,726).
How much does college cost in Alaska?
The median published in-state tuition is $8,726 per year across 7 colleges that reported. Community colleges sit at the low end; private four-year schools at the high end. Remember this is tuition and fees only — housing, food and books are extra.
Public or private — which is cheaper?
Public colleges usually have a much lower sticker price for state residents because taxpayers subsidize them. But private colleges often give larger scholarships, so the net price can end up similar. Always compare after aid, not before.
Do I have to live in Alaska to get in-state tuition?
Generally yes, and the rules are stricter than people expect. Most states require 12 months of residency for reasons other than education, plus proof like a driver's license, voter registration and tax filings. Check the specific school's residency policy.
About this data
Every figure comes from IPEDS 2022 — the survey every U.S. college receiving federal student aid must complete. We list published tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates. Schools that did not report tuition appear at the bottom with a dash. Confirm current pricing on each school's website before applying.