College of the Albemarle
College of the Albemarle (COA) is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. COA was established back in 1960 and it now serves around 2100 students. This school has the distinction of being the first school to be a part of the North Carolina Community College System. The school offers the community both credit and non-credit courses. Students can earn associate’s degrees and certificates by taking credit courses at this school. Students regularly transform their lives for the better while attending COA.
The COA nursing program is a very popular option among students. Students will be able to pursue the practical nursing program or the associate’s degree in nursing program. There will be advanced placement options for current LPNs who wish to continue their education in the pursuit of an associate’s degree. COA also has programs to help ADN graduates to move on to a bachelor’s degree in nursing program. The nursing program at COA is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students2,507 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate66% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 18 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 94 miles radius of College of the Albemarle
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Tidewater Community College
36 miles away |
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Roanoke-Chowan Community College
45 miles away |
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Paul D Camp Community College
47 miles away |
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Thomas Nelson Community College
52 miles away |
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Beaufort County Community College
69 miles away |
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Halifax Community College
78 miles away |
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Edgecombe Community College
81 miles away |
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Pitt Community College
85 miles away |
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Rappahannock Community College
88 miles away |
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Eastern Shore Community College
94 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1968 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 03/01/1996 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $76/credit | |
| In State Students | $76/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $268/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $3,420 | $3,420 | $12,060 |
| ADN | 70 | $5,320 | $5,320 | $18,760 |
| BSN | 125 | $9,500 | $9,500 | $33,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 75% of College of the Albemarle's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 61% | $4,958 |
| Other Federal Grant | 15% | $357 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $1,654 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 11% | $1,240 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | 1% | $6,000 |
$6,445
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,584 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,509 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,539 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$5,868 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
2,507
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,633
Women
874
Men
35%
Full-time
65%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
69% |
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Black/African American |
12% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
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Hispanic |
4% |
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Non-resident alien |
4% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
More scholarships
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.
