Ilisagvik College

Barrow, AK
100 Stevenson Street, Barrow, AK 99723
907-852-3333

Ilisagvik College is a two-year institution of higher education located in Barrow, Alaska, United States. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Ilisagvik offers certificates and associate's degrees in a variety of programs including business, computer science, engineering, liberal arts, and health science. The college also offers a number of distance learning opportunities.

Ilisagvik College was founded in 1978 as a branch of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. It became a separate institution in 1987. The college's name means "place of learning" in the Inupiaq language.

Ilisagvik College is located in the city of Barrow, the northernmost city in the United States. Barrow is located on the Arctic Ocean, just north of the Arctic Circle. The college's main campus is located on the city's main street, just a few blocks from the shore.

Ilisagvik College enrolls about 400 students each semester. The college's student body is about evenly split between men and women. The majority of students are Alaska Natives.

Ilisagvik College offers a variety of certificate and degree programs. The college's most popular programs are in business, computer science, engineering, and health science.

Ilisagvik College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The college is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges and the Association of Alaska School Boards.

Ilisagvik College is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees. The college's president is Dr. Paul Boylan.

Ilisagvik College is funded by the state of Alaska, the federal government, and student tuition and fees. The college receives about $5 million in state funding each year.

Ilisagvik College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The college is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges and the Association of Alaska School Boards.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 232

Type: Public, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.ilisagvik.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.ilisagvik.edu/become-a-student/financial-aid/

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $21560

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $21560