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Anchorage Colleges

Anchorage Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Anchorage

There are at least 4 colleges in Anchorage, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 17,887 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 11,936 full-time students, and a reported 1,076 dorm rooms.

Of Note For College Students

  • Anchorage is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.

Anchorage Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Career Academy
1415 E Tudor Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99507-1033

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical coding, business management, tourism and travel, phlebotomy, massage therapy, aviation operations.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 249 students, 249 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Charter College
2221 E Northern Lights Blvd Ste 120
Anchorage, Alaska 99508

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, accounting, information science, computer networking, CAD and design, general office occupations, business management, medical coding.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 424 students, 258 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Alaska Pacific University
4101 University Dr
Anchorage, Alaska 99508

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, elementary school teaching, counseling psychology, business administration, liberal arts and sciences, parks and recreation management, environmental studies, accounting and management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 802 students, 565 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 120 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-600. Math: 420-570.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99508-8046

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, mental health services tech, business management, psychology, accounting, educational administration, history.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 16,412 students, 10,864 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 956 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-580. Math: 450-570.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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