What college costs in Alaska
We have federal cost data for 3 four-year colleges in Alaska: 2 public and 1 private. For 2024–25, the median cost of attendance was $24,096 at public colleges (in-state) and $28,903 at private colleges. The median average net price, what students who got federal aid actually paid, was $15,301. Colleges are sorted by average net price.
Alaska state financial aid
- State Higher Education Agency: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
Source: U.S. Department of Education state contacts. State grants usually require state residency and the FAFSA.
| College | Cost of attendance | Avg net price | Net price, income under $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska FairbanksFairbanks | $22,407 | $10,892 | $7,992 |
| University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage | $24,096 | $15,301 | $11,582 |
| College | Cost of attendance | Avg net price | Net price, income under $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Bible CollegePalmer | $28,903 | $17,508 | $17,508 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, cost of attendance 2024–25. Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid; it doesn't apply to international students. Public costs are in-state. Colleges with too little reported data are left out.