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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Alaska

4 accredited institutions in Alaska offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

4
Colleges
801
Graduates/yr
3
Public
Associate's
Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Alaska

1
PublicAssociate's
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage
513
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$6,192
In-State Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicAssociate's
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks
216
Graduates/yr
$8,041
In-State Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicAssociate's
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau
66
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$7,224
In-State Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage
6
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$20,350
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$19,606
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Liberal Arts in Alaska

Alaska has 4 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 801 graduates annually. Of these, 3 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Alaska residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.