College of the Albemarle
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(252)335-0821
- 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 2,408 students (42% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
- College of the Albemarle is the only community colleges within Pasquotank County, NC.
- The nearest community college to College of the Albemarle is Centura College-Chesapeake (30.3 miles away).
Top Placements
College of the Albemarle places among the top 20% of community colleges in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 153 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| College of the Albemarle | (NC) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 153 staff | 139 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,408 students | 2,380 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,019 students | 1,019 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,389 students | 1,361 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| % Black | 17% | 21% |
| % White | 72% | 62% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 5% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 6% |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.56 |
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| College Completion Rate | 18% | 16% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $25,600 | $27,500 |
Source: 2016 (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 (30.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Centura College-ChesapeakePrivate, for profit131 students | 30.30 Mi932 B Ventures Way
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757)549-2121 30.30131 - Aviation Institute of Maintenance-ChesapeakePrivate, for profit236 students | 31.30 Mi2211 S Military Hwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757)363-2121 31.30236 - Everest College-ChesapeakePrivate, for profit671 students | 32.00 Mi825 Greenbrier Circle Suite 100
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757)361-3900 32.00671 - Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia BeachPrivate, for profit586 students | 34.90 Mi301 Centre Pointe Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757)499-7900 34.90586 - Advanced Technology InstitutePrivate, for profit717 students | 35.60 Mi5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757)490-1241 35.60717
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