John C Calhoun State Community College campus
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John C Calhoun State Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Tanner, Alabama, CSCC 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 John C Calhoun State 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.

John C Calhoun State 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 CSCC is reported to be 32%, 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 CSCC 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

$4,940

Cost of attendance at John C Calhoun State 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

$8,630

Cost of attendance at John C Calhoun State 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, 91 of freshman students at John C Calhoun State Community College received on average $3,918 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.

$3,918
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 383 43% $5,160 $1,976,286
Other Federal Grant 393 44% $5,317 $2,089,583
State Grant/Scholarships 77 9% $1,873 $144,253
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 527 59% $1,813 $955,321
Total Grant & Scholarships 814 91% $3,918 $3,189,157

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of John C Calhoun State 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 John C Calhoun State Community College students is 32.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.7%.

32.1%

  • asian 36.4% 8 students
  • African American 23.1% 42 students
  • white 34.3% 260 students
  • unknown 50.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 29.2% 28 students
  • International Students 33.3% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 28.0% 23 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

John C Calhoun State 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

John C Calhoun State 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
  • 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