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Alabama Southern Community College, also known as Alabama Southern, was created in 1991 by the merger of the Hobson State Technical College and the Patrick Henry Junior College. The college operates campuses in Monroeville, Thomasville, Gilbertown, Jackson, and Demopolis, in Alabama.
Alabama Southern Community College offers associate’s degrees in arts, applied science, and science. Students can choose from undergraduate majors in the fields of computer and information sciences, engineering, liberal arts, construction trades, business management, and marketing.
The sports teams of Alabama Southern Community College are nicknamed the Eagles. The college supports men’s and women’s teams in basketball, baseball, and softball. Besides, students are also involved in clubs and organizations such as the Art Scholars, Circle K, Ethnic Student Society, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, and PSI Beta.
Alabama Southern is found in Monroeville, AL. Monroeville is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Alabama Southern.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and production trades.
Alabama Southern accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Alabama Southern has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,244 in 2007 at the school.
Alabama Southern offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Alabama Southern Community College is a learning-centered, open admissions, comprehensive community college dedicated to meeting the continuing and changing educational needs of the citizens of southwest Alabama. Alabama Southern serves as a catalyst for comprehensive community and economic development by providing university transfer programs, business and industry training, developmental studies, learning resources, technical/occupational programs, student development services, and community services."
More complete details are provided below.
Alabama Southern Community College
2800 South Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, AL 36460
http://www.ascc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 76 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 47 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Office And Administration | 38 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | industrial tech, industrial production tech |
| Production Trades | 15 | tool and die tech, welding |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 8 | cosmetology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | forest technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Alabama Southern in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 144 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 36 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 21 | 5 |
In 2007, Alabama Southern had a total enrollment of 1,244 students (921 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 36% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 91% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 31 % |
| Part-Time | 69 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Monroeville, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,650 |
Financial Aid:
Alabama Southern participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 103400)
Alabama Southern has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 12 | $44,530 | 8 | $43,039 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $44,530 | 8 | $43,039 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 15 | $53,090 | 23 | $50,895 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $53,090 | 23 | $50,895 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 60 | 55 | 115 |
| Basketball | 26 | 21 | 47 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 34 | 38 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Alabama Southern Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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