School Highlights
Alaska Career College serves 317 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American and Asian), which is more than the state average of 65%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Alaska Career College
(AK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
20 staff
Student Body
The student population of Alaska Career College has declined by 23% over five years.
The Alaska Career College diversity score of 0.77 is equal to the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
317 students
284 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
# Full-Time Students
317 students
71 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
317 students
71 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
52 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
24%
20%
% Asian
12%
8%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
10%
4%
% White
9%
35%
% Hawaiian
37%
22%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7395%
0.1071%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4545%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,600
$32,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
62%
67%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,025
$9,025
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,541
$4,541
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Alaska Career College is Charter College (1.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Charter College
Private for-profit
17200 S.E. Mill Plain Boulevard, Suite 100
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 448-2000
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 448-2000
1.1 miles
| 2,215 students
Alaska Christian College
Private not-for-profit
35109 Royal Place
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7422
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7422
64.3 miles
| 78 students
303 Lowe Street
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 834-1600
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 834-1600
116.6 miles
| 529 students
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