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Central Alabama Community College
Central Alabama Community College

Central Alabama Community College

Alexander City, AL, USA
Public
2 Year

Overview

Central Alabama Community College is a public, 2-year institution located primarily in Alexander City, with additional campuses in Childersburg and Talladega. While academics at CACC are occupational technology and applied sciences-centric, the college is also home to a Fine Arts department for students looking for musical education opportunities. Students have the opportunity to register for CACC’s free, two-week Summer Bootcamp program, which is designed to prepare incoming freshman for their Accuplacer Exams by providing reviews in Math, English, and Reading.

Average Net Price:
$5,402
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$5,402
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$5,040
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$8,850
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1020
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$7,232
$30k - $48k
$6,749
$48k - $75k
$9,895
$75k - $110k
$11,020
$110k+
$11,738
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,693
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,538
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,753

 

Students receiving state aid
4%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$533
Students receiving federal aid
53%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,538

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
22%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,243
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,678
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$119
Students receiving federal loans
22%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,243

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 1

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
94%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
57
$30k - $48k
29
$48k - $75k
27
$75k - $110k
12
$110k+
6

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
1,777
Total Number of Undergrads
1,777
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
10

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
White

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
42%
58%
Residency
In-State Students
94%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
6
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
19%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
4%
White
71%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
55%
Student Organizations
6
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
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No
24-HR escort safety rides
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No
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$32,400
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,678
Loan Default Rate
20%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$119
The classroom sizes are very efficient to 1 on 1 interactions with the teachers.
Jamara from Sylacauga, AL
I have learned so much information on different ideas and abilities in life. My journey of learning is only to continue.
Patrick from Talladega, AL