Central Alabama Community College
Tel:
(256)234-6346
- 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 1,726 students (56% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 39%.
- Central Alabama Community College is the only community colleges within Tallapoosa County, AL.
- The nearest community college to Central Alabama Community College is Southern Union State Community College (25.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Central Alabama Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
- The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Central Alabama Community College | (AL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 82 staff | 73 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,726 students | 1,756 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 974 students | 1,004 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 752 students | 752 students |
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| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| % Black | 21% | 24% |
| % White | 77% | 61% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.56 |
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| College Completion Rate | 14% | 17% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,400 | $29,500 |
Source: 2016 (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.
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- The nearest community college to Central Alabama Community College is Southern Union State Community College (25.6 miles away).
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