Central Alabama Community College

1675 Cherokee Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
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Tel: (256) 234-6346
www.cacc.edu
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  • 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 1,681 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 39%.

Top Rankings

Central Alabama Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Alabama for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Central Alabama Community College(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty82 staff75 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Central Alabama Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five years.
The Central Alabama Community College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment1,681 students1,808 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio21:129:1
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# Full-Time Students742 students869 students
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# Part-Time Students939 students939 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Hispanic
1%
3%
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% Black
24%
26%
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% White
73%
61%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score0.410.56
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College Completion Rate
28%
22%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,400$29,500
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,491 is less than the state average of $4,516. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,576 is less than the state average of $7,533. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,491$4,516
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Out-State Tuition Fees$6,576$7,533
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid91%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,447$10,655
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,000$5,500
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) 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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Central Alabama Community College is Southern Union State Community College (25.6 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 1,681 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,491
  • Out-state tuition: $6,576
  • Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 27%
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For Alabama public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,516 per year for in-state students and $7,533 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,433 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Alabama community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Alabama is Chattahoochee Valley Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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