Carl Albert State College
- The college was founded in 1933 and named for Carl Albert, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The mission of the college is to prepare students – as Carl Albert was prepared – for a lifetime of service in a global society.
School Highlights
Carl Albert State College serves 1,900 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Top Rankings
Carl Albert State College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Oklahoma for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Carl Albert State College | (OK) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 77 staff | 59 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Carl Albert State College is the sixth fastest-growing two-year college in the nation. It is dedicated to developing students into leaders who are life-long learners, prepared for important roles in the workforce, and proficient with cutting-edge technology. Carl Albert State College is located in Poteau, Oklahoma, which has been listed as one of America's 100 best small towns. Amid the beautiful mountains and streams of eastern Oklahoma, Poteau is home to thriving businesses, rapidly-developing industries and excellent quality of life. The college also has a branch campus in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, which is located in the fast-growing community surrounding Interstate 40, one of America's arterial roads. CASC offers several degree programs that cannot be found anywhere else in the area, including Athletic Training and Radiography. CASC's excellent nursing program regularly receives high accolades from peers and accountability groups. A few of CASC's degree programs are offered entirely online. CASC has six academic living centers with spacious rooms and Internet access. The college has 31 student-run organizations that meet students' interests in culture, media, performance, professional, academic, and community service areas. CASC has a cardiovascular fitness center, a student union that serves healthy meals designed by a professional chef, and numerous computer labs that provide access to the Web and many online databases. The Joe E. White Library is a hub of student research. CASC is also home to NJCAA sports including softball, baseball, and basketball.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Carl Albert State College is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (27.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 6,557 students | 27.80 Mi5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72913
(479) 788-7000 27.806,557 - 814 students | 39.00 Mi1100 College Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-7622 39.00814 - 1,541 students | 40.50 Mi1301 W Main St
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2361 40.501,541 - Connors State CollegePublic2,090 students | 49.10 Mi700 College Road
Warner, OK 74469
(918) 463-2931 49.102,090 - Bacone CollegePrivate not-for-profit271 students | 64.50 Mi2299 Old Bacone Rd
Muskogee, OK 74403
(918) 683-4581 64.50271
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