Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC)

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

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	50%

Located in Rainsville, Alabama, NACC 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 Northeast 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.

Northeast 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.

The student retention rate of 71% at NACC 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
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,860

Cost of attendance at Northeast 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 Northeast 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, 80 of freshman students at Northeast Alabama Community College received on average $6,151 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.

$6,151

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	205	63%	$5,716	$1,171,723
Other Federal Grant	205	63%	$5,794	$1,187,723
State Grant/Scholarships	24	7%	$581	$13,946
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	91	28%	$4,505	$409,962
Total Grant & Scholarships	262	80%	$6,151	$1,611,631

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northeast 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 Northeast Alabama Community College students is 50.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.1%.

50.4%

African American 40.0% 2 students
white 49.2% 184 students
hispanic 56.5% 39 students
Mixed Race 44.4% 4 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Northeast 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

Northeast 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
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
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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