All 5 colleges in Alaska, ranked by overall quality and led by University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Alaska Anchorage and Alaska Bible College. 3 public, 2 private. median out-of-state tuition $20,640. lowest in-state tuition $7,056 at University of Alaska Southeast. Each school below shows its acceptance rate, tuition and average SAT.
Based on our overall rankings, University of Alaska Fairbanks is the top-ranked college in Alaska. Other strong choices include University of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska Bible College, University of Alaska Southeast.
We track 5 four-year colleges in Alaska, including 3 public institutions and 2 private ones.
The average out-of-state tuition across colleges we track in Alaska is approximately $20,640 per year. In-state students at public schools typically pay significantly less, and most schools offer financial aid that reduces the effective cost.
The best public colleges in Alaska include University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Southeast. Public universities typically offer lower tuition for in-state residents.
The best private colleges in Alaska include Alaska Bible College, Alaska Christian College. Private colleges may offer more generous financial aid despite higher sticker prices.
Our overall rankings are calculated independently from publicly available data including U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS, and aggregated student-experience signals — not from US News or any other publication.