John C Calhoun State Community College

6250 U S Highway 31 N
Tanner, AL 35671
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Tel: (256) 306-2500
calhoun.edu
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  • Calhoun Community College exemplifies the two-year college mission of commitment to excellence in teaching and service. For 59 years, Calhoun Community College has been involved in building an educational foundation for the residents of north Alabama.

School Highlights

John C Calhoun State Community College serves 9,315 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 42%.

Top Rankings

John C Calhoun State Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Alabama for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 543 teachers has grown by 83% over five years.
John C Calhoun State Community College(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/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 Faculty543 staff153 staff
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Student Body

The student population of John C Calhoun State Community College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 40:1 over five years.
The John C Calhoun State Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment9,315 students1,944 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio17:114:1
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# Full-Time Students3,160 students869 students
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# Part-Time Students6,155 students1,075 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
2%
1%
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% Hispanic
7%
5%
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% Black
15%
26%
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% White
64%
58%
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% Two or more races
6%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
4%
5%
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Diversity Score0.560.59
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College Completion Rate
23%
27%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,400$29,700
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,260 is more than the state average of $4,077. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,650 is more than the state average of $7,206. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,260$4,077
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,650$7,206
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid80%89%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,250$11,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • The largest of the two-year institutions comprising The Alabama College System, Calhoun is an open-admission, community-based, state-supported, coeducational, comprehensive community college dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality and accessible education to individuals in its four-county service area. Offering 49 associate degree programs and 52 career/certificate programs.At Calhoun Community College the instructional program is dedicated to providing high quality academic transfer courses as well as technology based programs designed to prepare students for entry into the workforce. Well prepared faculty and up-to-date programs of study ensure that Calhoun students are prepared for the world of work or for continued studies.Business and Industry Services is a division of the college committed to partnering with companies to support and extend training capabilities to meet increasingly complex job skill needs.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to John C Calhoun State Community College is Huntsville Bible College (21.3 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 9,315 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,260
  • Out-state tuition: $7,650
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
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For Alabama public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,077 per year for in-state students and $7,206 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,921 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Alabama community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Alabama is J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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