Central Alabama Community College

Central Alabama Community College is a public community college located in Alexander City, AL. It offers 34 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 1 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,040 for Alabama residents and $8,850 for out-of-state students at Central Alabama Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,991) of public community colleges in Alabama.

It has 1,777 students that are lower than the average population (2,621 students) of community colleges in Alabama. In addition, 392 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Alabama community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $32,400.

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Academic Overview

Central Alabama Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Alexander City, Alabama.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,040 for Alabama residents and $8,850 for other students on average. It offers 34 degree programs through 24 Certificate, 10 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 1 programs (1 Certificate programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1675 Cherokee Rd, Alexander City, AL
Phone	256-234-6346
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,040 Out-of-State$8,850
Student Population »	1,777 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	21%
Transfer-out Rate	18%
Retention Rate	62% (Full-time) 35% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$3,479
Students to Faculty	16:1 (6.25%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$32,400

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,040 for Alabama residents and $8,850 for out-of-state students at Central Alabama Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,991) over public community colleges in Alabama.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Central Alabama Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Alabama community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Alabama Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$5,040	$8,850
Books & Supplies	$1,020
Off-Campus Living Costs	$23,601
Average Financial Aid	$3,479
Cost of Attendance	$29,661	$33,471
After Financial Aid	$26,182	$29,992
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$32,400

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Alabama Residents	Out-of-State Students
Central Alabama Community College	$5,040	$8,850
Public Community Colleges in Alabama	$5,127	$8,991
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Central Alabama Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 1 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 1 Certificate. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	1	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	24	10	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	67 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	36 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	59 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,777 students at Central Alabama Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 646 male students and 932 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,578	494	1,084
Male Students	646	235	411
Female Students	932	259	673

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Central Alabama Community College, there are 1,777 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 988 students were attending classes through distance learning (392 students are enrolled exclusively and 596 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,777
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	392
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	596
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	789

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