College of the Albemarle is a public community college located in Elizabeth City, NC. It offers 50 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of College of the Albemarle is $2,249 for North Carolina residents and $7,222 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of North Carolina public community colleges' average ($8,473).

The school has 2,314 students, which is lower than North Carolina community collleges' average (3,115). In addition, 1,681 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of North Carolina community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at College of the Albemarle. Then, we compare its costs to North Carolina 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 -
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$2,249$7,222
Books & Supplies$1,212
Off-Campus Living Costs$17,962
Average Financial Aid$5,982
Cost of Attendance$21,423$26,396
After Financial Aid$15,441$20,414
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
College of the Albemarle$2,249$7,222
Public Community Colleges in North Carolina$2,542$8,473
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

College of the Albemarle 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 ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs2921NOT 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.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Foodservice Systems Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 205 completers
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)NOT OFFERED 31 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder9 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Metal and Jewelry Arts1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical Office Management/AdministrationNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant6 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 26 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training14 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 24 completers
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,314 students at College of the Albemarle including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 793 male students and 1,562 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
Total2,3557721,583
Male Students793271522
Female Students1,5625011,061

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 2,314 total students, 2,179 students enrolled through distance learning (1,681 students enrolled exclusively and 498 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,314
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,681
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses498
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses135

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for College of the Albemarle.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1208 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC
Phone252-335-0821
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,249
Out-of-State$7,222
Student Population »2,314 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »42%
Transfer-out Rate14%
Retention Rate54% (Full-time)
56% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,982
Students to Faculty13:1 (7.69%)