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Ilisagvik can be found in Barrow, AK (a quiet rural area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Ilisagvik.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at Ilisagvik are in fine arts, business and management, science and laboratory technician, and construction trades.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Classes at Ilisagvik are less crowded than at many schools.
In 2007-2008, 439 students were enrolled in the school. Ilisagvik has a large minority student population. Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
Ilisagvik has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Ilisagvik offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Ilisagvik College provides quality post-secondary academic, vocational and technical education in a learning environment that perpetuates and strengthens Inupiat culture, values and traditions. It is dedicated to providing well educated and trained individuals who meet the human resource needs of North Slope Employers."
More complete details are provided below.
Ilisagvik College
Narl Facility
Barrow, AK 99723
General Phone: (907) 852-3333
http://www.ilisagvik.cc
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 26 | construction trades, pipefitting, electrician, carpentry, plumbing, construction |
| Business and Management | 15 | accounting technology, business management, non-profit management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | information technology |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | liberal arts and sciences, Native American languages, Native American studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | health service and sciences, medical coding |
| Office and Administration | 2 | office management |
| Transportation | 1 | truck and bus driver |
| Fine Arts | 0 | crafts and folk art |
Number of programs and degrees for Ilisagvik in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 44 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 5 |
Ilisagvik is a tribal college.
In 2007-2008, Ilisagvik had a total enrollment of 439 students (80 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 68% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 20% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 86 % |
Ilisagvik offers campus housing for 40 of its 80 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Barrow, Alaska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alaska Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,030 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,030 |
| Room and board | $ 10,600 |
| Room charge | $ 4,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 6,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,130 |
Financial Aid:
Ilisagvik participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3461300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $74,047 | 3 | $72,686 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $71,226 | 5 | $73,560 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
FINE ARTS
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Languages, Lit and Linguistics
American Indian/Native American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ilisagvik Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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