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College of the Albemarle, also known as COA, was established in 1960. It is a community college located in Albemarle, North Carolina. The main campus of COA is located in Elizabeth City and is spread across an area of more than 75 acres. The college has two satellite campuses located in Manteo and Edenton. The institution offers majors in several fields of study including agricultural & natural resources, biological & chemical technologies, commercial & artistic production technologies, and industrial technologies among others. COA also has programs of adult education and distance learning.
COA has an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations such as the Phi Theta Kappa, Student Clubs, and Student Government Association (SGA).
College Of The Albemarle is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Elizabeth City, NC. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at College Of The Albemarle top out at the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at College Of The Albemarle often study education and teaching.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
Students at College Of The Albemarle benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.
The school offers classes to 2,117 students (1,216 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
College Of The Albemarle
1208 N Road St
Elizabeth City, NC 27906-2327
General Phone: (252) 335-0821
http://www.albemarle.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 111 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Education And Teaching | 38 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Construction Trades | 36 | electrician, building inspection and management, carpentry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 31 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 30 | cosmetology, personal grooming |
| Medical Support And Technology | 29 | medical assistant, phlebotomy, surgical tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 26 | HVAC, jewelrymaking, automobile mechanics |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | foodservice management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 18 | marine biology |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | computer engineering tech, architectural engineering tech |
| Business And Management | 17 | business management |
| Production Trades | 16 | machine shop assistant |
| Office And Administration | 11 | office management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 11 | chef training |
| Medical Administration | 11 | medical office management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | information technology, information science, computer programming |
| Fine Arts | 2 | crafts and folk art |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of The Albemarle in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 221 | 22 |
| Associate's degree | 190 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 37 | 13 |
In 2007, College Of The Albemarle had a total enrollment of 2,117 students (1,216 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Elizabeth City, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,414 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,536 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
College Of The Albemarle participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 291700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 39 | 53 |
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 | academic year | 39 | $39,375 | 53 | $39,266 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $39,375 | 53 | $39,266 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
FINE ARTS
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SCIENCE
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of The Albemarle Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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
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