Matanuska–Susitna College in Palmer, Alaska, north of Anchorage, is part of the University of Alaska-Anchorage system. The college began in 1958 as Palmer Community College, changing its name in 1963 to correspond to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough where it is located. It is commonly called Mat-Su College. Total enrollment is about 1,650. Talis Colberg was appointed as the fourth Director of the College in 2002.
Matanuska–Susitna College offers two-year associate degree programs. In addition, Matanuska–Susitna College offers numerous community enrichment programs, such as watercolor painting, metalsmithing, knifemaking, and pottery. The Mat-Su Community Choir also has classes and recitals in the College.
The Matanuska–Susitna College campus sits on a 950-acre (3.8 km2) area. The college has five main buildings, comprising a 102,676-square-foot (9,539 m2) facility.
