Alaska Bible College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Alaska Bible College is a private university in Palmer, Alaska, enrolling about 24 students. Alaska Bible College awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $9,730 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Student demographics in federal data include White (87.5%) and Two or More Races (8.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,730
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,508 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 24 62.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.50%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 13.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 40
- Room & Board: $7,000 annual estimate
Alaska Bible College: what the data shows
Common questions about Alaska Bible College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Alaska Bible College?
Alaska Bible College is located in Palmer, AK (ZIP 99645).
NCES locale classification: Rural remote.
Is Alaska Bible College public or private?
Alaska Bible College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Alaska Bible College cost?
Published tuition: $9,730.
Average net price after aid: $17,508.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,508 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $38,920.
How big is Alaska Bible College?
Total enrollment: 24 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 40 students.
About 62% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Alaska Bible College?
150%-time completion rate: 37.50%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
How much debt do students have?
32.84% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Alaska Bible College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Bible/Biblical Studies (9 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Alaska Bible College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 37.50%; net price $17,508. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,730
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Alaska Bible College was $9,730.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,508
2024 Value
In 2024 Alaska Bible College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,508.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$70,032 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,508 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$38,920 4-Year Tuition
$7,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,130 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$68,520 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Alaska Bible College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
5.97% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Alaska Bible College was 0.00%.
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 Alaska Bible 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 | $9,200 | $9,200 | $9,592 |
| 2014 | $9,300 | $9,300 | $11,621 |
| 2015 | $9,300 | $9,300 | $11,651 |
| 2016 | $9,300 | $9,300 | $14,767 |
| 2017 | $9,350 | $9,350 | $14,995 |
| 2018 | $9,600 | $9,600 | $20,066 |
| 2019 | $9,700 | $9,700 | $18,217 |
| 2020 | $9,700 | $9,700 | $15,630 |
| 2021 | $10,900 | $10,900 | $10,592 |
| 2022 | $10,900 | $10,900 | $16,196 |
| 2023 | $10,930 | $10,930 | $14,093 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Alaska Bible College reported total enrollment of about 24 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 62% male and 38% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (87.5%), Two or More Races (8.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%). About 32.84% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
62.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Alaska Bible College in 2024 is 24 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 40 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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 87.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
37.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Alaska Bible College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 56% male / 44% female
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Alaska Bible College.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Alaska Bible College.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Bible/Biblical Studies: 9 completions
2. Elementary Education and Teaching: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Alaska Bible College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Alaska Bible College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Alaska Bible College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,314
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,262
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Alaska Bible College is a private non-profit institution located in Palmer, AK, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Bible/Biblical Studies, Elementary Education and Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 24 students. Student body composition includes White (87.5%), Two or More Races (8.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 37.50%. Approximately 32.84% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Location
Palmer, AK 99645
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.50% graduation rate at Alaska Bible College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alaska Bible College located?
Alaska Bible College is located in Palmer, AK.
How much does Alaska Bible College cost?
Reported tuition is $9,730 and average net price is $17,508 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Alaska Bible College?
Alaska Bible College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 40 students, White (87.5%), Two or More Races (8.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Alaska Bible College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Alaska Bible College public or private?
Alaska Bible College is a private nonprofit institution located in Palmer, AK.
Is Alaska Bible College an HBCU?
No. Alaska Bible College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Alaska Bible College a tribal college?
No. Alaska Bible College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Alaska Bible College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Alaska Bible College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.2%).
Is Alaska Bible College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Alaska Bible College: Undenominational.
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
- Alaska college costs
- Alaska colleges by ROI
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Alaska
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.