- Central Alabama Community College is a publicly supported institution in the Alabama Community College System and is under the direction and control of the Alabama State Board of Education. The College strives to meet the needs of students at an affordable price in an easily accessible setting. The College can and will meet the general academic, career, technical, senior college transfer, adult education, skills training, and training for industry/business needs of its communities. Central Alabama Community College is a multi-campus community college providing quality, customer-driven educational opportunities to enhance the lives of those we serve.
School Highlights
Central Alabama Community College serves 2,464 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,464 students
- In-state tuition: $3,491
- Out-state tuition: $6,576
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 31%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 158 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Central Alabama Community College
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
158 staff
153 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Central Alabama Community College has grown by 36% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Central Alabama Community College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,464 students
2,464 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
609 students
873 students
# Part-Time Students
1,855 students
1,855 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
246 students
422 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
609 students
873 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,855 students
2,077 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
30 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
21%
27%
% White
69%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2165%
0.2683%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,400
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,491 is less than the state average of $4,077. The in-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,576 is less than the state average of $7,206. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,491
$4,077
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,576
$7,206
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,051
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Central Alabama Community College provides the residents of central Alabama with continuing opportunities for the development of knowledge and skills through programs that are affordable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of community, business, industry, and government.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Central Alabama Community College cost?
Central Alabama Community College's tuition is approximately $3,491 for In-State students and $6,576 for Out-State students.
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