Alaska Bible College is a private nonprofit smaller four-year college in Palmer, AK, focused on bachelor’s-level study with a suburban campus setting, with about 24 undergraduates, typical net price of $17,508 after grants, first-year retention of 100.0%, and about 37.5% of students graduating within six years.

Key facts for Alaska Bible College

Tuition (in-state)
$9,730
Tuition (out-of-state)
$9,730
Total cost of attendance
$28,903
Average net price
$17,508
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
24
Graduation rate
37.5%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
Not reported

Key rankings for Alaska Bible College

Where Alaska Bible College ranks among four-year colleges nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#693 of 1,811

Net Price

#1 of 1,808

Retention

#1,485 of 1,850

Graduation

What stands out at Alaska Bible College

Alaska Bible College in Palmer, AK is a four-year college where bachelor’s-level study is the main focus.

  • Small suburb
  • 24 undergraduates
Average net price$17,508
Pell Grant recipient share32.8%
Graduation rate37.5%
First-year retention100.0%

First-year retention is closer to the national average for similar schools than graduation is to the national median—a pattern that can reflect transfers, stop-outs, or uneven progress to a credential.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Alaska Bible College

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$17,508
Median earnings 6 years after entry
Not reported

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
100.0%
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
37.5%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
32.8%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$28,903
Listed tuition (in-state)$9,730
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$9,730
Room and board (on campus)$7,000
Average net price (after aid)$17,508

In-state tuition is below the national median of $19,284 for similar four-year colleges, while out-of-state tuition is below the national median of $26,816.

How Alaska Bible College compares

Figures are for four-year colleges. State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Far West (region 8).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$17,508
State (AK)$16,404
Region$22,778
National$19,923

Retention

This school100.0%
State (AK)72.4%
Region78.1%
National74.9%

Graduation

This school37.5%
State (AK)37.8%
Region59.7%
National54.4%

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (AK) Region Nation
Net price$17,508Below national median$16,404*$22,778$19,923
Earnings, 6 yearsNot reported$42,313*$49,182$45,225
Retention100.0%Above national median72.4%*78.1%74.9%
Graduation37.5%Below national median37.8%*59.7%54.4%
Acceptance rateNot reported81.5%*79.6%77.0%
Pell share32.8%Below national median27.2%*32.7%33.9%
Median debtNot reported$20,291*$21,370$23,250
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%*0.0%0.0%

* Fewer than 10 similar schools in that slice. Treat as a rough guide.

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Alaska Bible College

Campus settingSmall suburb
Official websitehttps://www.akbible.edu/
Student–faculty ratio5:1
Avg monthly faculty salary$7,314

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women37.5%
Men62.5%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic / Latino4.2%
White87.5%
Asian0.0%
Two or more races8.3%
International students0.0%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Alaska Bible College

Common questions about Alaska Bible College, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Alaska Bible College located?

Alaska Bible College is located in Palmer, AK. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Alaska Bible College?

Alaska Bible College is a private nonprofit four-year college. Best Universities compares it with similar four-year institutions for ranking and benchmark purposes.

How much does it cost to attend Alaska Bible College (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $9,730 for in-state students and $9,730 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $17,508. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Alaska Bible College's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Alaska Bible College. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.

How large is Alaska Bible College's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 24. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Alaska Bible College?

About 37.5% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Alaska Bible College?

Among similar schools nationwide, Alaska Bible College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#693 of 1,811); First-year retention (#1 of 1,808); Graduation rate (#1,485 of 1,850). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Alaska Bible College?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Alaska Bible College’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

All figures for Alaska Bible College Expand to view

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All figures for Alaska Bible College
FieldValue
InstitutionAlaska Bible College
Official websitehttps://www.akbible.edu/
City, statePalmer, AK
School typeFour-year college
Undergraduate enrollment24
Listed tuition (in-state)$9,730
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$9,730
Listed tuition (generic)$9,730
Total cost of attendance$28,903
Room and board (on campus)$7,000
Average net price$17,508
Median earnings, 6 years after entryNot reported
Median earnings, 8 years after entryNot reported
Median earnings, 10 years after entryNot reported
Median loan debtNot reported
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention100.0%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)37.5%
Graduation rate (shorter programs)Not reported
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share32.8%
Share with federal loans6.0%
Part-time enrollment share37.5%
Campus settingSmall suburb
Student–faculty ratio5
Avg monthly faculty salary$7,314
Full-time faculty shareNot reported
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women37.5%
Share of undergraduates, men62.5%
Share of undergraduates, Black0.0%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic4.2%
Share of undergraduates, White87.5%
Share of undergraduates, Asian0.0%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races8.3%
Share of undergraduates, international0.0%
Net price, family income $0–30kNot reported
Net price, family income $30–48kNot reported
Net price, family income $48–75kNot reported
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for Alaska Bible College

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