2025 Alaska Colleges Graduation Rate Comparison
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average graduation rate at Alaska colleges is 46.3%. The graduation rate is calculated by number of completers by dividing number of candidates. The completers have completed their degree/certificate within 150% of normal time, for example within 6 years for 4-years BS degree program. The average transfer-out rate is 8.0% and the average retention rate is 70.7% (full-time students).
Alaska College Graduation, Transfer-out, Retention Rate Statistics
The next list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics. For that, we include only 4-year colleges and having more than 500 enrolled students.
- Charter College has the highest graduation rate of 56% and University of Alaska Southeast has the lowest graduation rate of 28% and .
- Alaska Pacific University has the highest transfer-out rate of 17% and University of Alaska Anchorage has the lowest transfer-out rate of 3% and .
- University of Alaska Southeast has the highest retention rate of 76% and Charter College has the lowest retention rate of 25% and .
Graduation Rate Comparison Between Alaska Colleges
The following table lists Alaska colleges with graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate. The graduation rate is based on the number of completers who completed their program within 150% normal time (i.e. within 6 years for 4 years B.S. degrees).
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| College Name | Graduation Rate | Transfer-out Rate | Retention Rate (full-time) | Retention Rate (part-time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Public, 4 years four-years | 30% | 3% | 71% | 49 |
| Alaska Bible College Palmer, AK Private, 4 years four-years | 38% | - | 100% | - |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK Public, 4 years four-years | 38% | 5% | 74% | 42 |
| University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK Public, 4 years four-years | 28% | 7% | 76% | 29 |
| Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK Private, 4 years four-years | 47% | 17% | 68% | 40 |
| Alaska Vocational Technical Center Seward, AK Public, Less than 2 years | 100% | - | 92% | 99 |
| Charter College Anchorage, AK Private, 4 years four-years | 56% | - | 25% | - |
| Alaska Career College Anchorage, AK Private, 2-4 years | 69% | - | 76% | - |
| Ilisagvik College Barrow, AK Public, 4 years four-years | 46% | - | 100% | 50 |
| Alaska Christian College Soldotna, AK Private, 2-4 years | 11% | - | 25% | - |
| Average | 46% | 8% | 71% | 52 |
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