Ilisagvik College
Barrow, AK 99723
About Ilisagvik College
Ilisagvik College is a public certificate and vocational school in Barrow, Alaska, enrolling about 126 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,743 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,260. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $39,541 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Ilisagvik College charges 5% below the national public median tuition ($5,260).
- Versus the Alaska median, sticker tuition is about 0.6×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 46.15%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,541.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Ilisagvik College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1366% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilisagvik College | $5,260 | $6,743 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Alaska (state median) | $9,198 | — | 8 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Ilisagvik College really?
Key findings
- Ilisagvik College charges 5% below the national public median tuition ($5,260).
- Versus the Alaska median, sticker tuition is about 0.6×.
Ilisagvik College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $5,260
Finding Ilisagvik College charges 5% below the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $5,260. That is 5% below the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Alaska median ($9,198), sticker tuition is about 0.6×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.4×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Ilisagvik College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Ilisagvik College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Ilisagvik College is $6,743.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $6,743 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates).
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Ilisagvik College, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Ilisagvik College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Ilisagvik College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$5,260
Avg. net price
$6,743
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $6,124 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,979 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,040. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Ilisagvik College is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General28
- Dental Public Health and Education8
- Building Construction Technology/Technician7
- Pre-Nursing Studies4
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping4
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Ilisagvik College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Ilisagvik College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Ilisagvik College.
Campus
Location
Barrow, AK
City / state
- ZIP
- 99723
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Not classified (other)
Size
Enrollment
126
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 414
- Full-time share
- 32%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 7.72%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Ilisagvik College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Ilisagvik College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Ilisagvik College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,740 | $3,940 | $11,549 |
| 2014 | $3,340 | $3,340 | $9,598 |
| 2015 | $3,340 | $3,340 | $7,121 |
| 2016 | $3,820 | $3,820 | $5,823 |
| 2017 | $3,820 | $3,820 | $7,451 |
| 2018 | $4,300 | $4,300 | $8,806 |
| 2019 | $4,300 | $4,300 | $15,300 |
| 2020 | $4,780 | $4,780 | — |
| 2021 | $4,780 | $4,780 | $16,200 |
| 2022 | $5,260 | $5,260 | $13,711 |
| 2023 | $5,260 | $5,260 | $5,542 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Ilisagvik College reported total enrollment of about 126 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 20% male and 80% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes American Indian or Alaska Native (69.8%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (8.7%), and White (7.9%). About 7.72% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
31.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ilisagvik College in 2024 is 126 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 414 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
46.15% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Ilisagvik College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 39% male / 61% female
- Dental Public Health and Education: 25% male / 75% female
- Building Construction Technology/Technician: 86% male / 14% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Ilisagvik College graduates earn a median of $39,541 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Ilisagvik College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $39,541. Average net price used in cost models: $6,743.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Ilisagvik College graduates report median earnings of $39,541 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Ilisagvik College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Ilisagvik College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Ilisagvik College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Ilisagvik College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$11M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Alaska median 0.21× the median ($52.4M)
- Far West median 0.66× the median ($16.8M)
- U.S. median 0.42× the median ($26.4M)
- Alaska median 1.3× the median ($53,229)
- Far West median 9.9× the median ($7,260)
- U.S. median 5.9× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Alaska median 48.3 pp above median (51.7%)
- Far West median 54.3 pp above median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $8,506
- Alaska median 1.1× the median ($7,919)
- Far West median 0.88× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $45,117
- Alaska median 2.5× the median ($18,401)
- Far West median 6.4× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 6.2× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Ilisagvik College at a glance
Ilisagvik College
Ilisagvik College is a public institution in Barrow, AK, classified as Not classified (other).
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralDental Public Health and EducationBuilding Construction Technology/Technician
- Largest enrollment groups
- American Indian or Alaska Native69.8%Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander8.7%White or Caucasian7.9%
Schools near Ilisagvik College
Other campuses in Barrow, AK when available, plus nearby institutions in Alaska.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Alaska, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ilisagvik College located?
Ilisagvik College is located in Barrow, AK.
What is Ilisagvik College's tuition?
Ilisagvik College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $5,260 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $6,743 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Ilisagvik College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,260 and average net price is $6,743 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,000 annually.
What explains Ilisagvik College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($6,743), completion (46.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($39,541). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Ilisagvik College?
Ilisagvik College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 414 students, American Indian or Alaska Native (69.8%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (8.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Ilisagvik College earn?
Median earnings are $31,396 six years after entry and $39,541 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Ilisagvik College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 46.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Ilisagvik College public or private?
Ilisagvik College is a public institution located in Barrow, AK.
Is Ilisagvik College an HBCU?
No. Ilisagvik College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ilisagvik College a tribal college?
Yes. Ilisagvik College is flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS (TRIBAL = Yes).
Is Ilisagvik College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Ilisagvik College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.0%).
Is Ilisagvik College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Ilisagvik College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.