Best colleges in Alaska
Every accredited four-year college ranked by the Compass Score: outcomes, entering students, cost and teaching, from federal data.
Best colleges in Alaska5 schools
5 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Alaska.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · PublicTop 18% for low net price
- Value grade A- · Top 20%
- 38% graduate
- 2
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · PublicGood: Compass grade B-
- Value grade B+ · Top 29%
- 30% graduate
- 3
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK · PublicTop 23% for low net price
- Value grade B+ · Top 22%
- 28% graduate
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Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B-
- Value grade B
- 47% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | $10,892 | $20,291 | $48,866 | 38% |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | $15,301 | $20,210 | $51,871 | 30% |
| University of Alaska Southeast | $12,357 | $19,111 | $48,475 | 28% |
| Charter College | $34,860 | $14,176 | $35,504 | 56% |
| Alaska Pacific University | $21,616 | $23,500 | $54,271 | 47% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
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