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Central Alabama Community College

Alexander City, AL 2 year Public
Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 22%

Located in Alexander City, Alabama, Central Alabama Community 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 Central Alabama Community 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.

Central Alabama Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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 Central Alabama Community College is reported to be 22%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Alabama state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 64% at Central Alabama Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,930

Cost of attendance at Central Alabama Community College in 2022 for students from Alabama.

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

Alabama's average $10,612
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,620

Cost of attendance at Central Alabama Community 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.

Alabama's average $22,133
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Central Alabama Community College received on average $5,626 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.

$5,626
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 110 49% $5,172 $568,938
Other Federal Grant 186 83% $4,173 $776,131
State Grant/Scholarships 18 8% $798 $14,361
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 70 31% $4,541 $317,837
Total Grant & Scholarships 197 88% $5,626 $1,108,329

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Central Alabama Community 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 Central Alabama Community College students is 21.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 23.8%.

21.9%

  • African American 24.6% 16 students
  • white 20.3% 49 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 2 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Central Alabama Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Central Alabama Community 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
  • 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