Top Mobile Community Colleges
- For the 2018-19 school year, there are 4 top community colleges in Mobile, Alabama, serving 4,765 students.
- The average community college acceptance rate in Alabama is 79% (view national acceptance rates).
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 25:1.
Top Mobile, AL Community Colleges (2018-19)
- College Location Students
- 351 North Broad Street
Mobile, AL 36603
2514057000 3,320 students - Fortis College-MobilePrivate, for profit7033 Airport Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36608
(251)344-1203 352 students - Remington College-Mobile CampusPrivate, non-profit828 Downtowner Loop W
Mobile, AL 36609
(251)343-8200 518 students - Virginia College-MobilePublic3725 Airport Blvd, Suite 165
Mobile, AL 36608
(251)343-7227 575 students
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