Charter College

What is the history of Charter College?

Charter College was founded in Anchorage in 1985 as a career-oriented institution. It has since expanded beyond Alaska, adding campuses in other states and online programs. That expansion matters when interpreting college-wide statistics: enrollment and outcomes reported for Charter College do not necessarily describe the Anchorage campus alone.

Its history helps explain its present emphasis on programs tied to particular occupations rather than a broad residential liberal-arts experience. Applicants comparing older descriptions with current offerings should use the current catalog for the campus or online program they intend to enter; a program offered elsewhere in the Charter College network may not be offered in Anchorage.

What are the faculties and departments at Charter College?

Charter College organizes its academics around career programs rather than a conventional set of liberal-arts faculties. Its program areas include health care, business, information technology, and skilled trades, with certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor's degrees offered across the institution.

Examples reflected in federal program-outcome reporting include health and medical administrative services, business administration, and computer and information sciences. Those institution-wide categories are not a list of current Anchorage offerings. Before applying, students should match a specific credential to its campus or online location, delivery format, required in-person training, and any occupation-specific licensing rules.

What is the location of Charter College?

Charter College originated in Anchorage, Alaska, and operates there as part of a larger, multi-location institution. Anchorage is an urban setting where students should plan around commuting and any required in-person classes, labs, or clinical activities rather than assume a residential campus experience.

For students traveling from outside the region, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the principal nearby airport. Because some Charter College programs are offered online or at other locations, the address of an admissions office does not by itself establish where every required class or practical component takes place.

What is the mission and vision of Charter College?

Charter College states its educational purpose in career-focused terms: preparing students with knowledge and practical skills for employment in their chosen fields. Its program structure reflects that emphasis on occupational training and applied coursework.

A stated mission is an institutional goal, not evidence that every student obtains a particular job or salary. Prospective students can assess how the goal is put into practice by examining their program's curriculum, hands-on requirements, credential awarded, and any licensing examination it is designed to support.