Alaska Bible College

What Alaska Bible College does

Alaska Bible College is a private nonprofit Christian higher education institution founded in 1966, headquartered at 248 E. Elmwood Ave. in Palmer, Alaska. The college offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs centered on biblical and ministry training, including a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry (dual major), an Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies, an MA in Biblical Studies, and 1-year and 2-year certificate programs. It also operates an Elementary Education track producing graduates with a 100% employment rate and 100% Praxis II licensure pass rate, plus a Dual Enrollment Program allowing high school students to earn college credits at $65 per credit hour.

The college serves a small, primarily Alaska-based student population of 30-39 students per semester, alongside adult learners, graduate students, and dual-enrolled high school students. It generates revenue through tuition and fees (priced at $11,980-$23,960 annually for certificate programs), on-campus room and board in its Quadplex housing facility ($7,000-$14,000 annually), and donations via the Pick.Click.Give program and an annual golf tournament. Marketing relies on direct admissions through its website, campus tours, social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, and TikTok, and an email newsletter (NorthWord). Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer within Alaska, extended to other US states through SARA distance education reciprocity.

The college operates on a Populi web-based platform that functions as the student information system, learning management system, and bookstore. It is Title IV eligible (FAFSA code 014325), compliant with Title IX, the Clery Act, and SARA requirements, and reports outcomes including a 67% graduation rate and 78% first-year retention rate. Governance and academic leadership includes Dr. Justin Archuletta (Academic Dean - Theology / Title IX Coordinator) and Michael Herndon (Director of Student Development / Deputy Title IX Coordinator). The college has no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, or external investment.

Name

Alaska Bible College

Legal name

Alaska Bible College

Website

https://akbible.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alaska Bible College is a private nonprofit Christian college founded in 1966 in Palmer, Alaska, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in biblical studies, ministry, and elementary education to approximately 30-39 students per semester, with revenue from tuition, on-campus housing, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAKAB

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Religious & Theological Colleges

SECONDARYEDAHAKAM

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Religious & Theological Colleges

SECONDARYEDAAAEAA

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Continuing Education (Noncredit) & Lifelong Learning Programs

SECONDARYEDALAHAI

Campus Spiritual & Religious Life

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Activities, Clubs & Campus Life

Keywords

• Biblical higher education
• Ministry training programs
• Theological education
• Undergraduate ministry degrees
• Faith-based college

Headquarters

HQ city

Palmer, Alaska

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition charges for degree programs, certificates, and dual enrollment courses. Students pay per credit hour or semester fees.
2. Room and Board: On-campus housing (Quadplex) and dining services provided to residential students.
3. Donations and Charitable Giving: Donations from alumni, supporters, and community members to support scholarships and general operations. Includes Pick.Click.Give program for Alaska residents.
4. Dual Enrollment: Revenue from high school students taking college credits at reduced rate of $65 per credit hour.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Alaska Bible College delivers residential and distance Christian higher education in Palmer, Alaska. Its core offerings are degree and certificate programs in biblical and ministry studies (BA, AA, MA, and 1- and 2-year certificates), supplemented by a Dual Enrollment program for high school students at $65/credit hour and continuing education for part-time and non-traditional learners.

Product overview

Alaska Bible College offers a single-accreditation educational platform centered on biblical and ministry training at undergraduate and graduate levels. The core offerings include a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry (a dual major combining Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries), an Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies (2-year foundational program), and an MA in Biblical Studies for graduate students. Certificate programs include a 1-year Bible Certificate and 2-year Bible and Ministry Certificate. The college also provides supplementary educational services including a Dual Enrollment Program for high school students ($65/credit), Continuing Education for part-time and non-traditional learners, a Mentorship Program pairing students with mentors, and Student Housing (Quadplex) with dining services. Additional tools include a Net Price Calculator for financial planning. All programs integrate general education, ministry training, and biblical studies from a Christ-centered perspective, preparing students for church, para-church, or mission-related professions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry Four-year undergraduate degree program equipping students for ministry or graduate study through a dual major in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries, combining biblical knowledge with supervised ministry experience and emphasis areas in Apologetics, Discipleship, Intercultural Ministry, Pastoral, New Testament Greek, Old/New Testament Studies, and Worship Arts. Intended for individuals seeking ministry preparation, theological education, and servant leadership training.
• Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies Two-year undergraduate degree program providing foundational biblical and ministry training as part of the four-year BA program pathway, intended for students seeking entry-level biblical education.
• MA in Biblical Studies (Graduate) Graduate-level Master of Arts program in Biblical Studies offered through the Academics section, intended for students seeking advanced theological training for ministry leadership or academic pursuit, available via SARA-enabled distance education.
• Bible Certificate (1-year) One-year certificate program providing biblical education with no licensure requirements in any state; tuition $11,980 plus books/supplies and room/board.
• Bible and Ministry Certificate (2-year) Two-year certificate program preparing graduates for employment as Directors of Religious Activities and Education; tuition $23,960 plus books/supplies and room/board, with no licensure requirements.
• Dual Enrollment Program Program allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing high school education; courses include Bible, ministry, and general education taught from a biblical perspective at $65 per credit hour, with general education classes reimbursable through Alaska homeschool reimbursements.
• Continuing Education Non-degree continuing education courses available for part-time study, accessible to non-traditional students and community members seeking flexible biblical education.
• Student Housing (Quadplex) On-campus student housing facility (Quadplex) offering dormitory accommodations and dining services for residential students attending Alaska Bible College.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pick.Click.Give ProgramminorOthersAlaska Bible College participates in the Pick.Click.Give program, allowing Alaska residents to donate a portion of their Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) to support the college's mission and student scholarships.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Biola University: Larger private Christian university in La Mirada, CA with a much broader program portfolio but overlapping biblical/ministry and seminary offerings that overlap ABC's core niche.
• Liberty University: Large private Christian university with extensive online and residential biblical/ministry/education programs — a broader incumbent serving overlapping faith-based and online student segments.
• Wheaton College: Highly regarded private Christian liberal arts college in Wheaton, IL with broad academic programs and faith integration — a more established brand in the same overall faith-based higher-education category.

Direct peers

• Bob Jones University: Private, nonprofit fundamentalist Christian university in Greenville, SC offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a faith-integrated curriculum similar to ABC's biblical worldview model.
• Moody Bible Institute: Chicago-based, faith-based Bible college and seminary offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in biblical studies, theology, and ministry — the closest direct peer to Alaska Bible College in mission, program mix, and target student.
• Master's University: Private, faith-based liberal arts university in Santa Clarita, CA offering biblical studies, ministry, and liberal arts programs with a Christ-centered worldview — comparable mission and program structure to Alaska Bible College.
• William Jessup University: Small private Christian university in Rocklin, CA offering undergraduate and graduate programs with biblical integration — comparable size category and faith-based educational model.
• Simpson University: Private Christian university in Redding, CA with similar small-institution scale, faith-based curriculum, and undergraduate/graduate program mix including biblical studies and education.

Regional players

• Columbia Bible College (now Columbia Bible Center): Small Bible college in Abbotsford, BC, Canada offering diploma and degree programs in biblical studies and ministry — a similar-size regional peer operating just outside U.S. regulatory scope.

Emerging players

• Dallas Theological Seminary: Graduate-level evangelical seminary offering MA and doctoral programs in biblical and theological studies; overlaps with ABC's MA in Biblical Studies but operates at a much higher graduate-only level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AKbiblecollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@alaskabiblecollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/akbible.edu
• Instagraminstagram.com/alaskabiblecollege
• TikToktiktok.com/@alaskabiblecollege1966
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/alaska-bible-college

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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