Central Alabama Community College
- Central Alabama Community College is a publicly supported institution in the Alabama Community College System and is under the direction and control of the Alabama State Board of Education. The College strives to meet the needs of students at an affordable price in an easily accessible setting. The College can and will meet the general academic, career, technical, senior college transfer, adult education, skills training, and training for industry/business needs of its communities. Central Alabama Community College is a multi-campus community college providing quality, customer-driven educational opportunities to enhance the lives of those we serve.
School Highlights
Central Alabama Community College serves 1,799 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 42%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,799 students
- In-state tuition: $3,491
- Out-state tuition: $6,576
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 26%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Central Alabama Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 158 teachers has grown by 27% over five years.
Central Alabama Community College
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
158 staff
153 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Central Alabama Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The Central Alabama Community College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,799 students
1,944 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
724 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
1,075 students
1,075 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
20%
26%
% White
74%
58%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.59
College Completion Rate
28%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,400
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,491 is less than the state average of $4,077. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,576 is less than the state average of $7,206. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,491
$4,077
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,576
$7,206
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,500
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,027
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Central Alabama Community College provides the residents of central Alabama with continuing opportunities for the development of knowledge and skills through programs that are affordable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of community, business, industry, and government.
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