Ilisagvik College

Ilisagvik College, a two-year, post-secondary college offering vocational, technical and academic education, is situated in Barrow, Alaska. The history of the college dates back to 1986 with the establishment of North Slope Higher Education Center. Ilisagvik College offers one-year certificate courses and associate’s degrees in a number of subjects. The college largely supports and strengthens the Inupiat language, culture and traditions.

Ilisagvik College has an active Student Government which represents the student body and tends to the various administrative and social issues of the students. Deserving and eligible students are provided financial aid at Ilisagvik College. Ilisagvik College Scholarships and Arctic Education Foundation scholarships are some of the ways of attaining financial assistance. The college also provides work-study programs, grants and loans.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• A tribal college.
• Many students concentrating in construction trades, fine arts, business and management, and science and laboratory technician.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High male/female ratio.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Ilisagvik is a tribal college.

Student enrollment was 439 in 2007-2008 (80 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Ilisagvik participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Ilisagvik provides on-campus housing for 40 of its 80 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.