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Alabama Southern is found in Monroeville, Alabama. 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, liberal arts, and production trades.
Alabama Southern accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,281 in 2005 at Alabama Southern.
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
Alabama Southern awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 128 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 56 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Office And Administration | 51 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | industrial tech, industrial production tech |
| Production Trades | 17 | tool and die tech, welding |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 13 | cosmetology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | forest technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Alabama Southern in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 209 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 46 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 34 | 5 |
In 2005, Alabama Southern had a total enrollment of 1,281 students (1,004 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 40% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 96% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 45 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Monroeville, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
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 | $ 1,500 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 19 | $45,116 | 24 | $37,429 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $45,116 | 24 | $37,429 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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 6% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (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 Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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