College of the Albemarle

1208 N Road St
Elizabeth City, NC 27906
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Tel: (252) 335-0821
www.albemarle.edu
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  • 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 2,557 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 45%.

Top Rankings

College of the Albemarle ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in North Carolina for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 153 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
College of the Albemarle(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-High 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 Faculty153 staff144 staff
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Student Body

The student population of College of the Albemarle has grown by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The College of the Albemarle diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment2,557 students2,123 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio17:118:1
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# Full-Time Students999 students761 students
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# Part-Time Students1,558 students1,362 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
4%
10%
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% Black
13%
22%
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% White
69%
55%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
2%
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% Unknown races
6%
5%
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Diversity Score0.500.63
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College Completion Rate
23%
25%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$25,600$27,500
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,102 is less than the state average of $2,528. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,404 is less than the state average of $8,242. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,102$2,528
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,404$8,242
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid63%77%
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Median Debt for Graduates$4,625$9,535
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,887$5,500
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) 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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to College of the Albemarle is Centura College-Chesapeake (30.4 miles away).
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  • Centura College-Chesapeake
    Private for-profit
    157 students | 30.40 Mi932 B Ventures Way
    Chesapeake, VA 23320
    (757) 549-2121     30.40157
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
    Private for-profit
    529 students | 35.00 Mi301 Centre Pointe Dr
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    (757) 499-7900     35.00529
  • Advanced Technology Institute
    Private for-profit
    609 students | 35.80 Mi5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    (757) 490-1241     35.80609
  • ECPI University
    Private for-profit
    12,947 students | 35.80 Mi5555 Greenwich Rd
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    (757) 490-9090     35.8012,947
  • Fortis College-Norfolk
    Private for-profit
    293 students | 36.10 Mi6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    (757) 499-5447     36.10293
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 2,557 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,102
  • Out-state tuition: $7,404
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 31%
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Did You Know?
For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,528 per year for in-state students and $8,242 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $25,071 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 76%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Richmond Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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