Colleges in Alaska

Originally founded as the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines, the University of Alaska Fairbanks is a public school and flagship campus of the U of A System. The oldest institution of higher-learning in the state, UAF is home to nine...

The University of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution in the city of Anchorage. The campus is surrounded by lakes, ponds, and mountains, but has a trail system that  connects the university to midtown Anchorage. Top fields of study include,...

Alaska Pacific University is a small, private institution established in the city of Anchorage. APU’s scenic campuses consist of a main campus with 175 acres of wooded land, and a remote, 900-acre education center located on a private farm in the...

The University of Alaska Southeast is a part of the University of Alaska system, and a public institution that focuses on the sciences and humanities. The campus features the Anderson Science building, where students learn about marine transportation...

With a campus nestled in a mountain range, Alaska Bible College is the state’s only 4-year accredited Bible-based institution of higher education. ABC offers five Bible-centered bachelor’s degree programs with concentrations in fields such as...

Alaska Christian College is a private, Christ-centered institution located in Soldotna. ACC offers four associate’s degree program options including Behavioral Health, General Studies, Christian Ministry, and Paraprofessional Education. Students at...

With a campus situated on the northernmost point of Alaska, Ilisagvik College is a 2-year tribal institution dedicated to serving the educational needs of the Iñupiaq people. Among Ilisagvik’s ten academic departments, the Iñupiaq Studies program...

Set in a fjord created by retreating glaciers, Prince William Sound Community College is a 2-year community college with a main campus and two extension sites in southeast Alaska. PWSC offers associate degrees in General Studies, Arts, Outdoor...

The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) is a vocational training school in southern Alaska. With a mission of developing students’ skills for the workplace, AVTEC offers training programs in 16 technical fields of study. Utilizing its campus...