Reid State Technical College
- The mission and purpose of Reid State Technical College is to provide post secondary occupational education on a nondiscriminatory basis for individuals who desire to prepare for entry-level employment, advancement, or retraining in a career field. The training should meet the needs and standards of business, industry, and the professions, and also afford reasonable expectation of gainful employment.
School Highlights
- Reid State Technical College serves 549 students (50% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.
- Reid State Technical College is the only community colleges within Conecuh County, AL.
- The nearest community college to Reid State Technical College is Alabama Southern Community College (20.0 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Reid State Technical College | (AL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 27 staff | 73 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 549 students | 1,756 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 276 students | 1,004 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 273 students | 752 students |
 |  | |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | - | 2% |
| % Black | 47% | 24% |
| % White | 51% | 61% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.56 |
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| College Completion Rate | 24% | 17% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $24,500 | $29,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Edith A. Gray Library and Technology Center includes new computers for students, new cutting edge classrooms, and a state of the art lecture hall. Instructors and staff are some of the finest professionals in the state. With hands-on instruction and small student-to-teacher ratio, technical education is quickly becoming the preferred path to a high demand career.All students entering Reid State Technical College are required to take the COMPASS placement test prior to registration if enrolling in more than 4 credit hours or 8 weekly contact hours. The assessment test is used to determine a student's knowledge in math, reading, and language. Students scoring below specified levels in each test will be required to enroll in developmental courses before enrolling in college-level math or English classes.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Reid State Technical College is Alabama Southern Community College (20.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,398 students | 20.00 Mi2800 South Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, AL 36460
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Brewton, AL 36426
(251)867-4832 23.001,086 - 1,731 students | 31.50 MiP.O. Drawer 1418
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334)222-6591 31.501,731 - 1,599 students | 33.00 Mi1000 Dannelly Blvd.
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334)222-6591 33.001,599 - 4,094 students | 60.70 Mi1900 US Hwy 31 S
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251)580-2100 60.704,094
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