Ilisagvik College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. 100% freshman retention — students rarely leave.
About This School
Ilisagvik College is a public institution located in Barrow, Alaska with approximately 126 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,743 per year. The graduation rate is 46%.
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.
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