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What 4 years of college costs in Alaska before aid
Across 6 four-year colleges in Alaska, the projected 4-year in-state total runs from ~$26,400 to ~$85,400, with a median of ~$44,000. That median sits below the national median of ~$69,200. Every figure is an estimate from published rates before aid. Totals cover tuition and fees for 2026 entry; housing, meals, and books are extra.
| School | Sector | Projected 4-year total | Growth / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilisagvik College (projected from 2023 data) | public | ~$26,400 | 5.2% |
| University of Alaska Anchorage (projected from 2023 data) | public | ~$33,300 | 2.1% |
| University of Alaska Southeast (projected from 2023 data) | public | ~$40,600 | 3.2% |
| Alaska Bible College (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$47,400 | 1.8% |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks (2026-27 announced rate) | public | ~$50,400 | 4.8% |
| Alaska Pacific University (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$85,400 | 0.6% |
The 6 projected totals above for Alaska are estimates: published in-state tuition and fees before aid, compounded at each school's own historical growth rate where one exists and a conservative national rate otherwise, bridged forward from each school's latest reported year. Housing, meals, and books are not included. See the methodology.