School Overview
General Information
6250 U S Highway 31 N, Tanner, AL 35671
| General Phone: | (256) 306-2500 |
| Website URL: | www.calhoun.edu |
| Type of Institution: | 2-year public |
| Awards Offered: | 1 year certificate 2 year certificate AA/AS degree |
| Campus setting: | Rural: Fringe |
| On-campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 14,770 (14,770 undergraduate) |
| Ratio of students to faculty: | 27 to 1 |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $2,850 | $2,850 | $2,850 | $3,420 | +20.00% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state Off Campus | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| In-state with Family | $4,050 | $4,350 | $4,350 | $4,920 | +13.10% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 751 | 61% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 627 | 51% | $2,056,643 | $3,280 |
| • Federal grants | 423 | 35% | $1,483,449 | $3,507 |
| • Pell grants | 423 | 35% | $1,441,869 | $3,409 |
| • Other federal grants | 80 | 7% | $41,580 | $520 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 43 | 4% | $79,799 | $1,856 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 307 | 25% | $493,395 | $1,607 |
| Student loan financial aid | 262 | 21% | $817,873 | $3,122 |
| • Federal student loans | 262 | 21% | $817,873 | $3,122 |
| • Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | – | – | – | 808 | 380 |
| Agriculture | – | – | – | – | 27 |
| Applied Horticulture/horticulture Operations | – | – | – | – | 27 |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | – | – | – | 16 | 1 |
| Business Administration and Management | – | – | – | 16 | 1 |
| Real Estate | – | – | – | – | – |
| Communications Technologies/technicians and Support Services | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Photographic and Film/video Technology/technician and Assistant | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | – | – | – | 8 | 2 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | – | – | – | 8 | 2 |
| Construction Trades | – | – | – | 47 | 14 |
| Carpentry/carpenter | – | – | – | – | 6 |
| Electrician | – | – | – | 47 | – |
| Mason/masonry | – | – | – | – | 8 |
| Engineering Technology | – | – | – | 54 | 35 |
| Aeronautical/aerospace Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 13 | – |
| Drafting and Design Technology/technician | – | – | – | 18 | 32 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 9 | – |
| Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other | – | – | – | 4 | – |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 10 | 3 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/technicians, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | – | – | – | 179 | 208 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician | – | – | – | 10 | – |
| Dental Assisting/assistant | – | – | – | 13 | 11 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) | – | – | – | 3 | 116 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training | – | – | – | – | 48 |
| Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage | – | – | – | – | 18 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/science – Radiation Therapist | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nursing Assistant/aide and Patient Care Assistant/aide | – | – | – | – | – |
| Opticianry/ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | – | – | – | 153 | – |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist | – | – | – | – | – |
| Surgical Technology/technologist | – | – | – | – | 15 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | – | – | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/police Science | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fire Services Administration | – | – | – | – | – |
| Legal and Law Studies | – | – | – | 4 | – |
| Legal Assistant/paralegal | – | – | – | 4 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | – | – | 449 | – |
| General Studies | – | – | – | 359 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | – | – | – | 90 | – |
| Mechanics and Repairers | – | – | – | – | 27 |
| Autobody/collision and Repair Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 16 |
| Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 11 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Munitions Systems/ordinance Technology | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Personal and Culinary Services | – | – | – | – | 15 |
| Barbering/barber | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Cosmetology/cosmetologist | – | – | – | – | 10 |
| Nail Technician/specialist and Manicurist | – | – | – | – | – |
| Precision Production Trades | – | – | – | 8 | 50 |
| Tool and Die Technology/technician | – | – | – | 8 | 14 |
| Upholstery/upholsterer | – | – | – | – | 18 |
| Welding Technology/welder | – | – | – | – | 18 |
| Science Technologies/technicians | – | – | – | – | – |
| Chemical Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Science Technologies/technicians, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | – | – | – | – | – |
| Truck and Bus Driver/commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | – | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | – | – | – | 24 | – |
| Design and Visual Communications | – | – | – | 16 | – |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | – | – | – | – | – |
| Music, Other | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Work and Family Studies | – | – | – | 10 | 1 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | – | – | – | 10 | 1 |
Above data represent first majors only.
(-) Indicates that program is not offered at this award level.
*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/5-simple-steps/ |
| Address: | 6250 U S Highway 31 N, Tanner, AL 35671 |
| Setting: | Rural: Fringe |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 9,315 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 22 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 4,872 (52% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $4,880 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $8,810 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 80% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,146 |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2019-2020 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 | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $4,880 |
| Out-of-state | $8,810 |
| Books and supplies | $2,500 |
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 | 941 | 80% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 747 | 63% | $5,146 |
| Student loan aid | 324 | 27% | $4,577 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,769 | 49% | $4,462 |
| Federal student loans | 1,981 | 20% | $4,860 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
John C Calhoun State Community College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 9,315 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 9,315 |
| 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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