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Central Alabama Community College is found in Alexander City, Alabama. Alexander City 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 Central Alabama Community College.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Central Alabama Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Central Alabama Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,136 in 2005 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Central Alabama Community College
1675 Cherokee Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
General Phone: (256) 234-6346
http://www.cacc.cc.al.us
Central Alabama Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 156 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 68 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics And Repair | 24 | industrial electronics tech, HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Production Trades | 14 | machine shop assistant, welding, precision metal working, cabinetmaking |
| Office And Administration | 13 | general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 12 | business management, business, financial services marketing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | drafting, environmental control tech, water quality and recycling tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 4 | cosmetology |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | child care management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and police, fire services administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Alabama Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 232 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 54 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 26 | 13 |
In 2005, Central Alabama Community College had a total enrollment of 2,136 students (1,510 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 86% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 97 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Alexander City, 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 | $ 2,340 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
Financial Aid:
Central Alabama Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 100700)
Central Alabama Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 10 |
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 | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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 | 25 | $50,090 | 26 | $43,218 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $50,090 | 26 | $43,218 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40 | 34 | 74 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 34 | 49 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Precision Metal Working, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Alabama Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling 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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