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Private for-profit, 4-Year
Anchorage, AK

Charter College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in AK. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$18,678

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

56.2%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$35,504

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Charter College is a distinguished Private for-profit, 4-Year institution located in Anchorage, AK. With a competitive tuition profile of $18,678, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 56.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$74,712

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

13.6 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$5,504

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$19,672

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$35,368

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Charter College is $14,176.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
71.1%
28.9%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
38.1%
Hispanic
23.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
9.8%
Two or more
9.1%
Black
8.4%
Asian
4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
3.5%
Unknown
2.8%
International
1.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

4

Burglary

3

Theft

1

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$18,678

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$23,949
$30k - $48k$24,192
$48k - $75k$25,862
$75k+$29,653

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$14,176
Pell Grant Recipients55.8%
Using Federal Loans67.5%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment30.5%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$7,210
Pell Grant Recipients50.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

N/A

Success

56.2%

In-State Cost

$18,678

Age 25+ Students

56.1%

Carnegie Class

Baccalaureate/Associate's

Working at 6yr

3,803 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Anchorage (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Anchorage (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Anchorage

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$996

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$1,107

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,454

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Anchorage metropolitan area.