School Overview
Central Alabama Community College, locally referred to as CACC, in Alexander City, Alabama, is a two-year college that has a total annual enrollment of roughly 2,000 students. The school has three campuses: Childersburg, Talladega Center, and Alexander City. Since 1969, CACC has continuously been accredited by the Higher Education Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
CACC was founded in 1965 as the Alexander City State Junior College under Alabama State Legislature Act 93 in the Russell Hospital. The school moved to its current location and was combined with Nunnelley State Technical College in 1989 to form Central Alabama Community College.
CACC athletic teams compete in the Alabama Community College Conference. The school offers men’s and women’s sports in volleyball, softball, baseball, golf, tennis and few other athletic fields.
Central Alabama Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (256) 234-6346 |
| Website: | www.cacc.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | |
| Address: | 1675 Cherokee Rd, Alexander City, AL 35010 |
| Setting: | Town: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,799 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,066 (59% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $4,870 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $8,800 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 92% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,706 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Central Alabama Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Central Alabama Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 4 | 2 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 1 | ||||
| Precision Production | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 20 | 9 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Central Alabama 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 | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $4,870 |
| Out-of-state | $8,800 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 290 | 92% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 238 | 76% | $5,706 |
| Student loan aid | 51 | 16% | $3,939 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,205 | 72% | $3,885 |
| Federal student loans | 277 | 16% | $4,793 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Central Alabama 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 Central Alabama Community College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Central Alabama Community College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,799 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,799 |
| 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
Central Alabama 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
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