46.30% Students Alaska Colleges Completed in 150% of Normal Program Length

The average graduation rate of Alaska colleges is 46.30%. It means that 46.30% of students have completed their studies within 150% of program length.

For the bachelor's degree (BS) in 4-year Alaska colleges, the average graduation rate is 40.43%, which means 40.43% of students earned BS degree in 6 years after enrolling first year.

In Alaska 2-year institutions (i.e. community colleges), the average graduation rate is 40.00%.

For Alaska colleges, Alaska Pacific University has the highest graduation rate of 41.67% among 4-year colleges. For Alaska community colleges, Alaska Career College has the highest graduation rate of 68.71%.

Graduation Rate By School Level and Completion Time for Alaska Colleges

The following table compares graduation rates between Alaska colleges. For 4-year colleges, the rates are based on the time it takes to earn a bachelor's degree, which typically requires 4 years of study. Therefore, 100% normal time means 4-year, 125% normal time means 5-years, and the 150% normal time means 6 years.

For community colleges (2-4 year schools) and trade schools, the completion time to measure graduation rates vary depending on the length of the program. For example, 150% normal time for 1-year certificate programs is 18 months and 3 years for 2-years associate degree.

Graduation Rate Comparison between Alaska Colleges
School	Graduation Rate (Completers)			Transfer-out Rate	Retention Rate
School	In 100% Normal Time	In 125% Normal Time	In 150% Normal Time	Transfer-out Rate	Retention Rate
University of Alaska Anchorage4-Year College, public	13.67%	24.65%	28.04%	3%	71%
Alaska Bible College4-Year College, private	-	33.33%	33.33%	-	100%
University of Alaska Fairbanks4-Year College, public	25.38%	34.67%	38.69%	5%	74%
University of Alaska Southeast4-Year College, public	6.67%	20.00%	21.11%	7%	76%
Alaska Pacific University4-Year College, private	36.11%	41.67%	41.67%	17%	68%
Alaska Vocational Technical CenterTrade School	100.00%	-	100.00%	-	92%
Charter College4-Year College, private	-	-	-	-	25%
Alaska Career CollegeCommunity College	68.71%	-	68.71%	-	76%
Ilisagvik College4-Year College, public	-	-	-	-	100%
Alaska Christian CollegeCommunity College	11.43%	-	11.43%	-	25%

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46.30% Students Alaska Colleges Completed in 150% of Normal Program Length

Graduation Rate By School Level and Completion Time for Alaska Colleges

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