2025 Tuition Comparison Between Alaska Colleges

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Alaska Colleges is $8,004 for in-state and $19,329 for out-of-state students. For Alaska private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $16,277.

Compared to last year's tuition in Alaska, in-state tuition has increased by 1.12% and out-of-state tuition has decreased by 1.72%. The private schools' tuition decreased by 1.88%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Alaska Colleges.

Alaska Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students.

This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Alaska, and other level of colleges can be compared at:

Alaska Community Colleges Alaska Trade Schools

University of Alaska Fairbanks has the most expensive tuition & fees of $25,892 and Ilisagvik College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,260 among Alaska Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for Alaska Colleges is as follows:

  • The tuition & fees is $8,004 for in-state and $19,329 for out-of-state students.
  • Private schools' tuition is $16,277.
  • The tuition per credit hour is $253 for state residents and $655 for out-of-state.
  • The cost for books & supplies is $908.
  • The living cost is $11,093 (on-campus) and $16,028 (off-campus).

2025 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Alaska Colleges

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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Alaska Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff Campus
Alaska Bible CollegePalmer, AK$9,730 $375 $400 $7,000 $12,722
Alaska Pacific UniversityAnchorage, AK$20,760 $848 $1,200 $8,932 $20,000
Charter CollegeAnchorage, AK$18,341 - $300 - $17,242
Ilisagvik CollegeBarrow, AK$5,260 $5,260$205 $205$800 $13,000 $15,400
University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK$7,738 $21,322$258 $824$1,056 $14,216 $17,882
University of Alaska FairbanksFairbanks, AK$10,083 $25,892$289 $855$1,200 $10,590 $13,750
University of Alaska SoutheastJuneau, AK$8,936 $24,840$258 $824$1,400 $12,820 $15,200
Average$8,004$18,021$253$655$908$11,093$16,028
*Schools missing information are not included in this table. The schools have not report their information to the IPEDS/NCES or not applicable.)

Tuition Charts for Alaska Colleges

The following charts visualize the 2025 average costs of attendance and the changes of tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by school type for Alaska Colleges. You can explore charts by using below tabs.

Frequently Asked Questions for Alaska Tuition

The average in-state tuition and fees for 4 public colleges in Alaska is $8,004. The average out-of-state tuition and fees for public colleges in Alaska is $19,329 for the academic year 2024-2025.
The average tuition and fees for 3 private colleges in Alaska is $16,277.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for in-state students in Alaska public colleges is $20,005 for on-campus living and $24,940 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for out-of-state students in Alaska public colleges is $31,330 for on-campus living and $36,265 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for private colleges in Alaska is $28,278 for on-campus living and $33,213 for off-campus living.
Out-of-state tuition is $11,324 higher than in-state tuition on average.
Private tuition is -$3,052 higher than public out-of-state tuition on average.
Recent data shows in-state public tuition changed by 1.12% and out-of-state public tuition changed by -1.72% and private tuition changed by -1.88% from last year.
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