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Anchorage Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Anchorage

There are at least 4 colleges in Anchorage, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 17,487 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 11,816 full-time students, and a reported 1,105 dorm rooms.

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

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Charter College
Anchorage, Alaska

Offers undergraduate degree programs in business, IT, and medical fields. Located in Anchorage, Alaska and Wasilla, Alaska.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate
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Anchorage Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: medical assistant, business management, medical coding, massage therapy, phlebotomy, aviation operations, tourism and travel.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 305 students, 305 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Alaska Pacific University
4101 University Dr
Anchorage, Alaska 99508

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, parks and recreation management, counseling psychology, elementary school teaching, liberal arts and sciences, communications tech courses, international finance, environmental science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 719 students, 521 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 149 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-610. Math: 470-610.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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: registered nursing, liberal arts and sciences, business management, mental health services tech, air traffic controller, education, educational administration, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 16,463 students, 10,990 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 956 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-580. Math: 440-570. Writing: 420-540.
  • 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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