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College Of The Albemarle

College Of The Albemarle

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).

Overview of College Of The Albemarle

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.

Areas of Study

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.

College Of The Albemarle Selectivity

The school maintains an open-admission policy.

Faculty

Students at College Of The Albemarle benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 2,117 students (1,599 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting College Of The Albemarle

College Of The Albemarle
1208 N Road St
Elizabeth City, NC 27906-2327
General Phone: (252) 335-0821
http://www.albemarle.edu

College Of The Albemarle Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts112liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies
Family and Social Work47foodservice management
Nursing and Emergency Medicine41registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Construction Trades37electrician, building inspection and management
Production Trades36machine shop assistant
Education and Teaching32early childhood education, elementary school teaching
Mechanics and Repair32HVAC, jewelrymaking
Medical Support and Technology28phlebotomy, medical assistant, surgical tech
Security and Law Enforcement27criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety
Beauty and Cosmetology24cosmetology, manicurist
Engineering Technician14architectural engineering tech, computer systems tech, computer engineering tech
Cooking and Culinary Arts13chef training
Business and Management12business management
Office and Administration10office management
Medical Administration9medical office management
Computer Science and Engineering5information science, information technology, computer programming
Fine Arts2crafts and folk art
Science0marine biology

Number of programs and degrees for College Of The Albemarle in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year22821
Associate's degree17820
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years7512

Student Body

In 2007-2008, College Of The Albemarle had a total enrollment of 2,117 students (1,599 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White68%
Black25%
Hispanic1%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1811%
18-1922%
20-2113%
22-2412%
25-2913%
30-347%
35-396%
40-4911%
50-645%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
North Carolina100%

College Of The Albemarle Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %
Part-Time52 %

College Of The Albemarle Room and Board (2007)

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.

College Of The Albemarle Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

College Of The Albemarle Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3851

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year38$42,73051$41,246
All faculty totalacademic year38$42,73051$41,246

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

College Of The Albemarle Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

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
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
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

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
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

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College Of The Albemarle Highlights

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What Sets College Of The Albemarle Apart:

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Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
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Top 5%College Of The Albemarle Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
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Top 13%College Of The Albemarle Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
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Top 13%College Of The Albemarle % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%College Of The Albemarle % of degrees in construction trades
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%College Of The Albemarle Female % of student body
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%College Of The Albemarle % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of degree programs
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Top 20%College Of The Albemarle Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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