School Overview
Calhoun Community College, the largest of nearly 30 two-year colleges in the Alabama Community College System, resides in Decatur, Alabama. It is a co-ed, open admission school that services 4 counties in Alabama.
Calhoun Community College has over 11,000 students at its three learning locations: Decatur campus, the Limestone County Correctional Facility, and Huntsville/Cummings Research Park. The school offers nearly 50 associate degrees and 52 career programs. Calhoun Community College has 133 faculty members and most hold at least a master’s degree. Over 10 percent of the faculty members have their doctorate.
Many students choose to further their education at other institutions, while some enter the work force after finishing their studies at Calhoun Community College.
General Information
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Admission Office Box 2216 Decatur, AL 35609-2216 (256) 306-2593 (800) 626-3628 Fax: (256) 306-2941 [email protected] Contact: Rob Steinmetz Associate Dean of Enrollment Management |
Main Address PO Box 2216 Decatur, AL 35609-2216 (256) 306-2500 www.calhoun.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 9,750 Degree-seeking undergrads: 9,750 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
SAT/ACT scores used for placement. Students from unaccredited high schools are required to have a minimum ACT score of 16 or SAT score of 790 (exclusive of Writing). Selective admission to nursing program. |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agriculture – General A Arts, Visual & Performing Commercial/Advertising Art A Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A Communications Technologies Communications Technologies – General A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Graphics A Construction Trades Electrician A Education Education – General A Engineering Technologies Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering A English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General A Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management A,C Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Cytogenetics Technology A History History – General A Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance A Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Mathematics Mathematics – General A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Heating/A.C./Refrigeration Mechanics A,C Military Techonologies Missile and munitions technology A Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness A Personal & Culinary Services Barbering C Physical Sciences Chemistry A Precision Production Trades Machine Tool Technology A,C Security & Protective Services Fire Services Administration C Social Sciences Social Sciences – General A Transportation & Materials Moving Air Transportation A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
John C Calhoun State Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (256) 306-2500 |
| Website: | https://calhoun.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://calhoun.edu/student-services/calhoun-admissions-records/applications-and-forms/ |
| Address: | 6250 U S Highway 31 N, Tanner, AL 35671 |
| Setting: | Rural: Fringe |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 9,736 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 23 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,262 (54% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $4,820 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $8,690 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 78% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,989 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
John C Calhoun State Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at John C Calhoun State Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Construction Trades | 3 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 3 | 2 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 5 | 6 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Precision Production | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 2 | |||
| Grand total | 19 | 15 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at John C Calhoun State Community College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $4,820 |
| Out-of-state | $8,690 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 839 | 78% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 651 | 61% | $4,989 |
| Student loan aid | 287 | 27% | $4,619 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,839 | 49% | $4,384 |
| Federal student loans | 2,111 | 21% | $4,745 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for John C Calhoun State Community College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled John C Calhoun State Community College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
John C Calhoun State Community College Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 9,736 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 9,736 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
John C Calhoun State Community College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Assisting (DA)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
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