College of the Albemarle
- COA is a comprehensive community college committed to providing accessible education, training, and retraining for better jobs and better lives in Northeastern North Carolina.
School Highlights
College of the Albemarle serves 2,587 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,587 students
- In-state tuition: $2,102
- Out-state tuition: $7,404
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 36%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
College of the Albemarle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 274 teachers has grown by 67% over five years.
College of the Albemarle
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High 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
274 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of College of the Albemarle has grown by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The College of the Albemarle diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,587 students
2,330 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
813 students
727 students
# Part-Time Students
1,774 students
1,603 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
617 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
12%
21%
% White
64%
55%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
11%
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
College Completion Rate
33%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,600
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,102 is less than the state average of $3,920. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,404 is less than the state average of $9,538. The out-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,102
$3,920
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,404
$9,538
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
54%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,625
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,887
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
60%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Whether you are a basic skills, continuing education, vocational, technical or college transfer student; or a community member seeking business & industry training or cultural enrichment, COA has much to offer. COA can help you meet your educational and career goals. Many of our services are free, and all of them are relatively inexpensive, making COA an affordable investment in your future. Elizabeth City became home to COA in 1961 when College of The Albemarle became the first community college in the state chartered under the Community College Act of 1957. In 1963, the college was approved as the first comprehensive community college in the North Carolina Community College System. The college's 75-acre Elizabeth City Campus is located on Highway U.S. 17 North in Elizabeth City. On that campus, six major buildings provide space for administrative and faculty offices, classrooms, laboratories, a college bookstore, a student center, the Learning Resources Center, a lecture auditorium, a learning lab, the COA Auditorium, the Technology Center, a Basic Skills Lab, and a Health Sciences Center. Credits earned at College of The Albemarle in curricula leading to the Associate in Arts degree, the Associate in Science degree, the Associate in Fine Arts degree, and some of those leading to the Associate in Applied Science degree and the Associate in General Education degree, are transferable to senior colleges and universities for a higher degree. College of The Albemarle is a member of the North Carolina Community College System. College of The Albemarle is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
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