Colleges Near Palmer

Colleges and universities near me in the Palmer, Alaska area

There are 5 colleges within 200 miles of Palmer enrolling a total of 13,964 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alaska with a population of 5,937, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Palmer. The nearest college is University of Alaska Anchorage in Anchorage at a distance of 36.7 miles from Palmer. Driving time to these schools from Palmer should be less than 4 hours. The largest college in the area is University of Alaska Anchorage enrolling 10,464 students. In terms of affordability, Prince William Sound Community College in Valdez offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,480 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Palmer.
Palmer, AK within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Alaska Anchorage
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Anchorage, AK

University of Alaska Anchorage

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Value Colleges in Alaska

  • 10,464enrollment
  • $15,609net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

37 miles from Palmer

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Alaska Pacific University
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Anchorage, AK

Alaska Pacific University

Private 4 Year

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  • 595enrollment
  • $22,388net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Palmer

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Charter College Anchorage
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Anchorage, WA
 

Charter College Anchorage

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,117enrollment
  • $23,756net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Palmer

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Prince William Sound Community College
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Valdez, Alaska
 

Prince William Sound Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 749enrollment
  • $6,087net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

103 miles from Palmer

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Alaska Bible College
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Glennallen, AK
 

Alaska Bible College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Value Colleges in Alaska

  • 39enrollment
  • $17,156net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

122 miles from Palmer

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Prince William Sound Community College and is 102.6 miles from Palmer. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Prince William Sound Community College are $4,448 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Prince William Sound Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.