Alabama Southern Community College
School Highlights
Alabama Southern Community College serves 1,398 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 1,398 students
- In-state tuition: $4,260
- Out-state tuition: $7,650
- Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 39%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Alabama Southern Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Alabama Southern Community College
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
54 staff
153 staff
Student Body
The student population of Alabama Southern Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Alabama Southern Community College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,398 students
1,546 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
869 students
755 students
# Part-Time Students
529 students
919 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
115 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
869 students
755 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
998 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
37%
24%
% White
61%
62%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
16%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,800
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,260 is more than the state average of $4,077. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,650 is more than the state average of $7,206. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,260
$4,077
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,650
$7,206
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Alabama Southern Community College is a state-supported, fully accredited, comprehensive two-year college serving southwest Alabama with campuses in Monroeville, Thomasville, Gilbertown and Jackson. Wide selections of excellent university transfer and career programs, outstanding faculty and staff, small classes and friendly atmosphere have proven to be the right formula for success for over 80,000 alumni. Our graduates have distinguished themselves in every profession and career field. Highly qualified faculty and small classes mean big academic awards for you. Each campus offers a variety of degree programs for university transfer, business technology, nursing and forestry. Our active campus also gives you dozen of chances to become involved in social and leadership activities. Championship athletic programs keep school spirit high. Each campus has a student development office dedicated to helping students with everything from registration to free tutoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Alabama Southern Community College cost?
Alabama Southern Community College's tuition is approximately $4,260 for In-State students and $7,650 for Out-State students.
What is Alabama Southern Community College's ranking?
Alabama Southern Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Highest completion rates.
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