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Carl Albert State College, also known as CASC, is located in Poteau, Oklahoma, United States. It was founded in the year 1933 as Poteau Junior College. The name was changed to Carl Albert State College in the year 1971. CASC operates smaller campuses in Idabel and Sallisaw. CASC offers more than 20 academic degree programs in several areas of study including business administration and art. CASC also provides web-based classes.
Carl Albert State College's athletics department fields a number of men's and women's sports teams. They compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association. The teams are nicknamed the Vikings, and they participate in sports such as baseball, softball, and basketball.
Carl Albert is located in Poteau, OK (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Carl Albert is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, education and teaching, and family and social work.
Carl Albert is an open-admission school.
The school had 2,363 enrolled students in 2007.
Carl Albert has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Carl Albert offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Carl Albert State College
1507 S McKenna
Poteau, OK 74953-5208
General Phone: (918) 647-1200
http://www.carlalbert.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 107 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, ESL instruction |
| Business And Management | 81 | business management, MIS |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 79 | various nursing, registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 65 | child care provider |
| Liberal Arts | 55 | social studies, social services, speech and rhetoric |
| Law | 16 | pre-law |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | physical therapist assistant |
| Medicine | 11 | health professions |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Science | 9 | biology, physical sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 7 | radiographer |
| Media | 7 | journalism, communication studies |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts studies |
| Office And Administration | 5 | office management, general office occupations |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Music | 3 | various music studies |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | telecommunications tech |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | film studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Carl Albert in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 448 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 33 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Carl Albert had a total enrollment of 2,363 students (1,703 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 83% |
| Arkansas | 9% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
Carl Albert offers campus housing for 308 of its 1,703 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Poteau, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,145 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,145 |
| Room and board | $ 2,700 |
| Room charge | $ 1,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,824 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,520 |
Financial Aid:
Carl Albert participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 317600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 32 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 10 | $45,824 | 3 | $34,667 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $45,824 | 3 | $34,667 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 19 | $41,235 | 29 | $36,759 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $41,235 | 29 | $36,759 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48 | 36 | 84 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 15 | 18 | 33 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 18 | 18 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Carl Albert Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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