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Ilisagvik College

Barrow, AK·Public·175 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 175 students.

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175
Students
$5,542
Net Price
36%
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Earnings
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Debt

About This School

Ilisagvik College is a public institution located in Barrow, Alaska with approximately 175 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,542 per year. The graduation rate is 36%.

Iḷisaġvik College is a public tribal land-grant community college in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. Operated by the North Slope Borough, a home rule government of the Iñupiat, it is the only tribal college or university in Alaska, and it is the northernmost accredited community college in the United States. The college is located within the boundaries of the North Slope. It is an 89,000-square-mile (230,000 km2) region of Arctic tundra. It is connected to the 414-mile (666 km) Dalton Highway only during the winter, by an ice road for local residents. The community can also be reached by plane.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $5,542 per year after aid, this is one of the most affordable college options in the country, making it worth a serious look for cost-conscious students. However, the 36% graduation rate is a real concern — fewer than 4 in 10 students who start here finish, so it's worth asking what support systems are in place before enrolling. This is likely the right fit for students with strong ties to the North Slope region or those pursuing vocational and community-focused programs specific to Arctic Alaska.

Founded
1986
Setting
Remote rural

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing43%
Computer Science17%
Health Professions7%
Education5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,260
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,260
Avg Net Price
$5,542
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants11%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
36%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Median Debt
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at graduation

Student Body

White8%
Black1%
Hispanic/Latino1%
Asian9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (175 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Ilisagvik College

100 Stevenson Street

Barrow, AK 99723

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

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