Ilisagvik College

Overview

Ilisagvik College is a public community college located in Barrow, Alaska, which is officially known as Utqia?vik and holds the distinction of being the northernmost city in the United States. Established in 1986, the college became a separate entity in 1995, offering post-secondary academic and vocational education to the North Slope region. Ilisagvik College is located amidst a unique tundra landscape and caters to the higher education needs within an indigenous Iñupiat context. Their educational programs emphasize Iñupiaq and Arctic values, with particular strengths in Alaska Native Studies, Allied Health, and Business and Public Services programs. The college operates on an open admissions policy, providing broad access to post-secondary education. While the school does not offer traditional residential housing, it provides residential facilities for students during intensive cohort-based sessions or for those from outlying villages enrolled in full-time programs. Ilisagvik College does not emphasize intercollegiate athletics, focusing instead on community-engaged and culture-based education.

Ilisagvik College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  48 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 131 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $4,920 plus fees of $340.