John C Calhoun State Community College

6250 U S Highway 31 N
Tanner, AL 35671
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 8,702 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 95%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 8,702 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,260
  • Out-state tuition: $7,650
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 543 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
John C Calhoun 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
543 staff
153 staff
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Student Body

The student population of John C Calhoun State Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The John C Calhoun State Community College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,702 students
1,846 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,503 students
758 students
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# Part-Time Students
6,199 students
1,088 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of John C Calhoun State Community College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
626 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,503 students
758 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,199 students
1,147 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian
15%
25%
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% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
7%
6%
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% White
6%
5%
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% Hawaiian
67%
57%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3206%
0.2748%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3913%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,400
$29,700
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Tuition 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 declined by 11% 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 declined by 11% 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 Aid
93%
90%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$11,500
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in John C Calhoun State Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does John C Calhoun State Community College cost?
John C Calhoun State Community College's tuition is approximately $4,260 for In-State students and $7,650 for Out-State students.
What is John C Calhoun State Community College's ranking?
John C Calhoun State Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 8,702 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,260
  • Out-state tuition: $7,650
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

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 $13,954 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Alabama community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Alabama is Chattahoochee Valley Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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