School Highlights
H Councill Trenholm State Community College serves 1,526 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 1,526 students
- In-state tuition: $3,336
- Out-state tuition: $6,048
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- 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 grown by 131% over five years.
H Councill Trenholm State Community College
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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
153 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of H Councill Trenholm State Community College has declined by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The H Councill Trenholm State Community College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,526 students
1,674 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

# Full-Time Students
642 students
755 students

# Part-Time Students
884 students
919 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
152 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
642 students
755 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
884 students
1,028 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%

% Asian
1%
1%

% Hispanic
3%
4%

% Black
54%
24%

% White
41%
62%

% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
5%


Diversity Score
0.54
0.55

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
18%
26%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.17%
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 $4,439. The in-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,048 is less than the state average of $6,998. The out-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,336
$4,439

Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,048
$6,998

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
93%

Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
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: 2021 (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.
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What is H Councill Trenholm State Community College's ranking?
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