Carl Albert State College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	300
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	33%

Located in Poteau, Oklahoma, Carl Albert State College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Carl Albert State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Carl Albert State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Carl Albert State College is reported to be 33%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 74% at Carl Albert State College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,818

Cost of attendance at Carl Albert State College in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma's average	$7,578
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,943

Cost of attendance at Carl Albert State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average	$16,350
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Carl Albert State College received on average $6,721 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,721

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	213	62%	$5,139	$1,094,713
Other Federal Grant	246	72%	$5,952	$1,464,215
State Grant/Scholarships	114	33%	$2,058	$234,558
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	150	44%	$2,340	$351,021
Total Grant & Scholarships	305	89%	$6,721	$2,049,794

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Carl Albert State College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Carl Albert State College students is 33.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 24.6%.

33.4%

African American 40.0% 4 students
white 33.9% 62 students
hispanic 40.0% 16 students
International Students 37.5% 3 students
Mixed Race 28.9% 26 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Carl Albert State College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Carl Albert State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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