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Coastal Alabama Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 586
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 25%

Located in Bay Minette, Alabama, COACC 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 Coastal 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.

Coastal 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 COACC is reported to be 25%, 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 63% at COACC 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
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,860

Cost of attendance at Coastal 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

$8,850

Cost of attendance at Coastal 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 Coastal Alabama Community College received on average $6,522 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.

$6,522
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 456 49% $5,700 $2,598,998
Other Federal Grant 457 49% $5,800 $2,650,676
State Grant/Scholarships 107 12% $755 $80,806
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 711 77% $3,635 $2,584,342
Total Grant & Scholarships 815 88% $6,522 $5,315,824

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Coastal 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 Coastal Alabama Community College students is 25.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.6%.

25.1%

  • asian 18.2% 2 students
  • African American 21.7% 86 students
  • white 26.0% 228 students
  • unknown 10.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 25.0% 13 students
  • Mixed Race 32.0% 16 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Coastal Alabama Community 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

Coastal 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

  • Study abroad

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
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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