Central Alabama Community College is a public community college located in Alexander City, AL. It offers 34 programs for degree/certificate. (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 of Central Alabama Community College is $5,040 for Alabama residents and $8,850 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Alabama public community colleges' average ($8,991).

The school has 1,777 students, which is lower than Alabama community collleges' average (2,621). In addition, 392 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Alabama community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Alabama ResidentsOut-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
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Alabama ResidentsOut-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. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs1NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs2410NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information Sciences 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 67 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder5 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Precision Metal Working (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical/Clinical Assistant 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 36 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training59 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management6 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science 1 completers
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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,5784941,084
Male Students646235411
Female Students932259673

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 1,777 total students, 988 students enrolled through distance learning (392 students enrolled exclusively and 596 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment1,777
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses392
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses596
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses789

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Central Alabama Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1675 Cherokee Rd, Alexander City, AL
Phone256-234-6346
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$5,040
Out-of-State$8,850
Student Population »1,777 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »21%
Transfer-out Rate18%
Retention Rate62% (Full-time)
35% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,479
Students to Faculty16:1 (6.25%)