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:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off 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 |