Northeast Alabama Community College
The Northeast Alabama Community College is a place that strives to provide students with an optimal learning environment. It was established in 1963 and has well over 3,000 students. The mission statement of this college is to provide accessible quality educational opportunities to the people of Alabama. Being able to offer education to the masses promotes economic growth and enhances the lives of everyone in the community. The school has been recognized for its commitment to excellence by being voted among the 150 best community colleges by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. CNN/Money voted the college #15 in student success. It was also voted the 48th most affordable community college in the nation, making it a very viable option for all.
Northeast Alabama Community College has a commitment to providing top-tier nursing opportunities to their students. Many different nursing programs are offered and all of them are fully approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. These are fully accredited programs under the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Their top-ranked LPN and LVN programs make them a very popular choice for prospective nursing students in Alabama.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Rural |
| Number of Students2,736 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate62% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 35 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 11 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 72 miles radius of Northeast Alabama Community College
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Snead State Community College
28 miles away |
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Gadsden State Community College
38 miles away |
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J F Drake State Community and Technical College
41 miles away |
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College
48 miles away |
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Chattanooga State Community College
54 miles away |
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Calhoun Community College
59 miles away |
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Wallace Community College - Hanceville
59 miles away |
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Motlow State Community College
61 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
71 miles away |
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West Georgia Technical College
72 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1984 - Current |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 02/26/2009 - 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, 90% of Northeast 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 | 64% | $4,530 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $590 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 2% | $773 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 35% | $3,954 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | 13% | $3,396 |
$3,144
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,874 |
| $30,001 to $48,000-- |
| $48,001 to $75,000-- |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
2,736
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,658
Women
1,078
Men
45%
Full-time
55%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
83% |
|
Hispanic |
10% |
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Black/African American |
2% |
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Two or more races |
1% |
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Asian |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Alabama state board of nursing.
