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 Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,260
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $6,743 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 126 31.8% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.15%
  • Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 59.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 414
  • Room & Board: $13,000 annual estimate

Ilisagvik College: what the data shows

Common questions about Ilisagvik College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Ilisagvik College?

Ilisagvik College is located in Barrow, AK (ZIP 99723).

Is Ilisagvik College public or private?

Ilisagvik College is a Public institution.

How much does Ilisagvik College cost?

Published tuition: $5,260.

Average net price after aid: $6,743.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$6,124
$30,001–$48,000$7,979

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,040.

How big is Ilisagvik College?

Total enrollment: 126 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 414 students.

About 32% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Ilisagvik College?

150%-time completion rate: 46.15%.

First-year retention: 100.0%.

What do graduates of Ilisagvik College earn?

Median earnings: $31,396 six years after entry; $39,541 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

7.72% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Ilisagvik College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Ilisagvik College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 46.15%; median earnings $39,541 at 10 years; net price $6,743. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$5,260
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ilisagvik College was $5,260.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$6,743
2024 Value

In 2024 Ilisagvik College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,743.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$26,972 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$6,743 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$21,040 4-Year Tuition

$13,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$19,060 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$76,240 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Ilisagvik College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

7.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

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: 20132023 (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.

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

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

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is American Indian or Alaska Native at 69.8%.

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

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

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Native American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Ilisagvik College.

Return on Investment

$39,541 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

1366.00% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for Ilisagvik College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Business Administration and Management, General: 28 completions

2. Dental Public Health and Education: 8 completions

3. Building Construction Technology/Technician: 7 completions

4. Pre-Nursing Studies: 4 completions

5. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 4 completions

6. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 3 completions

7. American Indian/Native American Studies: 2 completions

8. Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other: 2 completions

9. Indian/Native American Education: 2 completions

Most popular programs at Ilisagvik College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Ilisagvik College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ilisagvik College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,506
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $45,117

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Ilisagvik College is a public institution located in Barrow, AK, classified as Not classified (other). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Dental Public Health and Education, Building Construction Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 126 students. Student body composition includes American Indian or Alaska Native (69.8%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (8.7%), White (7.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 46.15%. Approximately 7.72% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)

Location

Barrow, AK 99723

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Ilisagvik College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ilisagvik College located?

Ilisagvik College is located in Barrow, AK.

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 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:

  • Alaska trade schools profile
  • 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.