If you're looking for an affordable university in Alaska but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in Alaska for international students.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of state tuition. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published out of state tuition with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Alaska list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
The most affordable four year colleges in Alaska are listed by one year's out of state tuition list price for the 2017/2018 school year.
What is the cheapest college in Alaska? Leading the colleges list is Alaska Bible College in Glennallen with an out of state tuition of $9,000.