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%.
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 |
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Central Alabama Community College is Southern Union State Community College (25.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 4,727 students | 25.60 Mi750 Roberts St
Wadley,  AL  36276
(256) 395-2211 25.604,727 - Fortis College-MontgomeryPrivate, for profit315 students | 41.80 Mi3736 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery,  AL  36109
(334) 272-3857 41.80315 - 624 students | 43.60 Mi5355 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery,  AL  36116
(334) 395-8800 43.60624 - 943 students | 45.30 Mi3920 troy hwy
Montgomery,  AL  36116
(334) 420-4200 45.30943 - 1,338 students | 46.30 Mi1225 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery,  AL  36108
(334) 420-4300 46.301,338
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