- Calhoun Community College exemplifies the two-year college mission of commitment to excellence in teaching and service. For 59 years, Calhoun Community College has been involved in building an educational foundation for the residents of north Alabama.
School Highlights
John C Calhoun State Community College serves 12,591 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 12,591 students
- In-state tuition: $4,260
- Out-state tuition: $7,650
- Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 35%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
John C Calhoun State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 543 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
John C Calhoun State 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
543 staff
153 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of John C Calhoun State Community College has grown by 35% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The John C Calhoun State Community College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,591 students
2,464 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
3,199 students
873 students
# Part-Time Students
9,392 students
1,855 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
125 students
422 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,199 students
873 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,392 students
2,077 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
30 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
16%
27%
% White
65%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3608%
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 $4,260 is more than the state average of $4,077. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,650 is more than the state average of $7,206. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,260
$4,077
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,650
$7,206
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,500
$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
- The largest of the two-year institutions comprising The Alabama College System, Calhoun is an open-admission, community-based, state-supported, coeducational, comprehensive community college dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality and accessible education to individuals in its four-county service area. Offering 49 associate degree programs and 52 career/certificate programs. At Calhoun Community College the instructional program is dedicated to providing high quality academic transfer courses as well as technology based programs designed to prepare students for entry into the workforce. Well prepared faculty and up-to-date programs of study ensure that Calhoun students are prepared for the world of work or for continued studies. Business and Industry Services is a division of the college committed to partnering with companies to support and extend training capabilities to meet increasingly complex job skill needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does John C Calhoun State Community College cost?
John C Calhoun State Community College's tuition is approximately $4,260 for In-State students and $7,650 for Out-State students.
What is John C Calhoun State Community College's ranking?
John C Calhoun State Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Largest student body.
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