Central Alabama Community College
Central Alabama Community College is one of the twenty-five public 2-year colleges in Alabama. The campus is located in Alexander City town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,835 students attend the school. Every year 28% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Central Alabama Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,570, and fees were $870. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,140 and $870 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students1,835 |
Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate63% |
Nursing Programs
Central Alabama Community College offers affordable & quality nursing programs in the division of nursing and allied health.
The associate degree’s nursing program is accredited by NLNAC. In addition, both LPN and ADN programs are approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
The college has several admission practises that apply to different programs. The practical nursing program admits students during the summer term only. The practical nursing students can attend classes on either Childersburg or Alexander City Campus. . February 1 is the deadline for application to be considered. Those accepted to study the Associate Degree in Nursing are admitted in fall term on the CB campus. Note that April 1 is the deadline for applications to this program. For students applying to the Mobility program, the deadline is October 1.
Requirements for admission
To be eligible for admission to a program, certain requirements are mandatory. Some of them are
- Official TEAS V Score
- Compass/ACT Scores
- Transcripts from any accredited colleges you attended
- Transcript from your High School or GED Score
- Copy of Current CPR certificate – Healthcare Provider level
The above list is not exhaustive, interested applicants are required to familiarize themselves with all admission requirements before applying. Secondly, applicants must be willing to submit to a criminal background check and also undergo a drug screening test. Remember, the TEAS are used to determine a student’s readiness to undertake the program. Students should treat the exam with extra seriousness since the score is used to calculate the points for admission.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 0 | 20 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 38 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 08/01/1997 - 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 | $119/credit | |
In State Students | $119/credit | |
Out of State Students | $238/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 | $5,355 | $5,355 | $10,710 |
ADN | 70 | $8,330 | $8,330 | $16,660 |
BSN | 125 | $14,875 | $14,875 | $29,750 |
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, 85% of Central Alabama Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 60% | $4,519 |
Other Federal Grant | 2% | $1,348 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 5% | $513 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $5,104 |
Federal Student Loans | 24% | $3,686 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,613
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$4,918 |
$30,001 to $48,000$4,859 |
$48,001 to $75,000$6,838 |
$75,001 to $110,000$8,631 |
Over $110,000$10,045 |
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Student Population
1,835
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,027
Women
808
Men
50%
Full-time
50%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
73% |
Black/African American |
24% |
Hispanic |
1% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Asian |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Alabama state board of nursing.