- H. Councill Trenholm State Community College is a public, historically black community college in Montgomery, Alabama. The college was founded as a merger between John M. Patterson Technical College and H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College in Montgomery.
School Highlights
H Councill Trenholm State Community College serves 2,772 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 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,772 students
- In-state tuition: $3,336
- Out-state tuition: $6,048
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
H Councill Trenholm State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 167 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
H Councill Trenholm State Community College
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & 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
167 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of H Councill Trenholm State Community College has grown by 35% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The H Councill Trenholm State Community College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,772 students
2,683 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
1,070 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
1,702 students
1,814 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
277 students
422 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,070 students
869 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,702 students
2,077 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
30 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
73%
26%
% White
18%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2018%
0.2897%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,400
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,336 is less than the state average of $4,077. The in-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,048 is less than the state average of $7,002. The out-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,336
$4,077
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,048
$7,002
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does H Councill Trenholm State Community College cost?
H Councill Trenholm State Community College's tuition is approximately $3,336 for In-State students and $6,048 for Out-State students.
What schools are H Councill Trenholm State Community College often compared to?
H Councill Trenholm State Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like H councill trenholm state technical college-Patter by visitors of our site.
What is H Councill Trenholm State Community College's ranking?
H Councill Trenholm State Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Least expensive tuition.
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