- Alamance Community College promotes an open door to high quality education and learning. Central to this mission is the belief in the incomparable worth and uniqueness of each human being. Accordingly, Alamance Community College strives to help people realize their potential and attain an education which is personally meaningful, relevant to the needs of the community and state, and responsive to significant global trends.
School Highlights
Alamance Community College serves 4,827 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 4,827 students
- In-state tuition: $2,175
- Out-state tuition: $7,935
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 352 teachers has declined by 12% over five years.
Alamance Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
352 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Alamance Community College has grown by 19% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Alamance Community College diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,827 students
1,887 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
1,630 students
650 students
# Part-Time Students
3,197 students
1,493 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,827 students
1,887 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,630 students
650 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,197 students
1,522 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
20%
14%
% Black
19%
22%
% White
51%
50%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
37%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,000
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,175 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,935 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,175
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,935
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
69%
79%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Alamance Community College was established in 1958 as part of a statewide system known as industrial education centers. Through the cooperative efforts of the State Department of Trade and Industrial Education and the school systems of Alamance County and Burlington, Burlington-Alamance County Industrial Education Center was begun. In June 1996, the college opened a new 49,535-square-foot science and technology building on the main campus in Graham. The building includes multipurpose classrooms, laboratories, and offices. The building was made possible through funding from both the North Carolina Community College Construction Bonds and appropriations from the Alamance County Commissioners. In August 2001, the college opened the 20,000 square-foot Burlington Center at the Burlington Market Shopping Center. ACC offers many program options for students wanting to earn associate degrees, diplomas, or certificates. Students may choose from curriculum areas of business, health and public services, and industrial and graphics technologies, or complete course work for transfer to a four-year college or university. We have many programs to offer not found everywhere such as Animal Care, Biotechnology, Culinary Technology, Horticulture,and Dental Assisting. The faculty and staff of Alamance Community College are proud of our tradition of providing educational opportunities to meet the needs of a diverse population and an ever-changing workplace. The college provides Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult High School, Compensatory Education, General Educational Development (GED), and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Alamance Community College cost?
Alamance Community College's tuition is approximately $2,175 for In-State students and $7,935 for Out-State students.
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