The average graduation rate of Alaska colleges is 48.90%. It means that 48.90% of students have completed their studies within 150% of program length.

For the bachelor's degree (BS) in 4-year Alaska colleges, the average graduation rate is 43.71%, which means 43.71% of students earned BS degree in 6 years after enrolling first year.

In Alaska 2-year institutions (i.e. community colleges), the average graduation rate is 48.50%.

For Alaska colleges, Alaska Bible College has the highest graduation rate of 100.00% among 4-year colleges. For Alaska community colleges, Alaska Career College has the highest graduation rate of 70.41%.

Graduation Rate By School Level and Completion Time for Alaska Colleges

The following table compares graduation rates between Alaska colleges. For 4-year colleges, the rates are based on the time it takes to earn a bachelor's degree, which typically requires 4 years of study. Therefore, 100% normal time means 4-year, 125% normal time means 5-years, and the 150% normal time means 6 years.

For community colleges (2-4 year schools) and trade schools, the completion time to measure graduation rates vary depending on the length of the program. For example, 150% normal time for 1-year certificate programs is 18 months and 3 years for 2-years associate degree.

Graduation Rate Comparison between Alaska Colleges
SchoolGraduation Rate
(Completers)
Transfer-out RateRetention Rate
In 100% Normal TimeIn 125% Normal TimeIn 150% Normal Time
University of Alaska Anchorage4-Year College, public14.44%25.08%30.87%18%66%
Alaska Bible College4-Year College, private50.00%100.00%100.00%50%25%
University of Alaska Fairbanks4-Year College, public25.39%37.64%40.98%20%70%
University of Alaska Southeast4-Year College, public14.29%22.86%25.71%22%65%
Alaska Pacific University4-Year College, private2.78%-2.78%25%82%
Alaska Vocational Technical CenterTrade School85.71%-85.71%--
Charter College4-Year College, private40.00%-40.00%--
Alaska Career CollegeCommunity College70.41%-70.41%--
Ilisagvik College4-Year College, public-----
Alaska Christian CollegeCommunity College27.27%-27.27%--