2024 Alaska Colleges Graduation Rate Comparison
For the academic year 2022-2023, the average graduation rate at Alaska colleges is 43.6%. 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 27.0% and the average retention rate is 66.1% (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.
- University of Alaska Fairbanks has the highest graduation rate of 38% and University of Alaska Southeast has the lowest graduation rate of 24% and .
- Alaska Pacific University has the highest transfer-out rate of 25% and University of Alaska Anchorage has the lowest transfer-out rate of 18% and .
- Alaska Pacific University has the highest retention rate of 82% and University of Alaska Southeast has the lowest retention rate of 65% 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 | 29% | 18% | 66% | 47 |
| Alaska Bible College Palmer, AK Private, 4 years four-years | 50% | 50% | 25% | - |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK Public, 4 years four-years | 38% | 20% | 70% | 43 |
| University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK Public, 4 years four-years | 24% | 22% | 65% | 25 |
| Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK Private, 4 years four-years | 36% | 25% | 82% | 50 |
| Alaska Career College Anchorage, AK Private, 2-4 years | 70% | - | 73% | - |
| Ilisagvik College Barrow, AK Public, 4 years four-years | 75% | - | - | 100 |
| Alaska Christian College Soldotna, AK Private, 2-4 years | 27% | - | 63% | - |
| Average | 44% | 27% | 66% | 57 |