Admissions Office - Ketchikan Campus
History
The Ketchikan campus, the oldest campus in the region, was originally established as Ketchikan Community College in 1954. It is located in Alaska’s First City, which regards itself as the salmon capital of the world. The campus awards both certificates and associate degrees. Business and industry programs are delivered on this campus, as well as a core of technical, maritime studies and other vocational courses.
Location
Ketchikan is located on the western coast of Revillagigedo Island, near the southernmost boundary of Alaska. It is 679 miles north of Seattle and 235 miles south of Juneau. The 2.2 millionacre Misty Fiords National Monument lies east of town. Ketchikan is the first Alaska port of call for northbound cruise ships and State ferries.
Economy
Ketchikan, with a population of about 13,000, is an industrial center and a major port of entry in Southeast Alaska, with a diverse economy. Ketchikan is supported by tourism, a large fishing fleet, fish processing facilities, and timber and wood products manufacturing.
Climate
The area lies in the maritime climate zone noted for its warm winters, cool summers, and heavy precipitation. Summer temperatures range from 51 to 65; winter temperatures range from 29 to 39. Ketchikan averages 156 inches of annual precipitation, including 32 inches of snow.
Contact Us:
UAS
Admissions Office
2600 Seventh Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Tel: 907-225-6177
Fax: 907-225-3624