Ilisagvik College

Ilisagvik College is a public four-year institution located in Barrow, Alaska, serving a remote rural community in the North Slope region. The college enrolls 646 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 27 out of 100. Its completion rate stands at 36% (IPEDS 2023), reflecting the distinctive challenges of serving a geographically isolated student population.

The college offers certificate programs at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year levels. Key areas of study include Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Building Construction Technology/Technician, and Medical Office Management/Administration, all offered as certificate credentials.

Situated in Barrow — one of the northernmost communities in the United States — Ilisagvik College plays a critical role in providing workforce training and higher education access to Alaska Native and local residents. Its program mix reflects the practical employment needs of the surrounding North Slope Borough community.