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Northeast Alabama Community College

Northeast Alabama Community College

Northeast Alabama Community College, also known as NACC, is located in Rainsville, Alabama. Established in 1963 as a part of the Alabama College System, it offers educational programs through the following academic divisions:

  • Business and Computer Science Division
  • English and Fine Arts Division
  • Health Sciences Division
  • Mathematics Division
  • Natural Sciences Division
  • Social Sciences, Speech, and Foreign Language Division
  • Skills Training Division
  • Workforce Development Division

Northeast Alabama Community College also offers distance education programs. Students of the college participate in the Student Alabama Education Association, the Student Government Association, the Student Nurses Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and Delta Psi Omega. NACC offers financial support for its students who can apply for an Academic Scholarship, the Chorus Scholarship, the Technical Division Scholarship, Or The Minority Scholarship.

Overview of Northeast Alabama Community College

Rainsville, AL is home to Northeast Alabama Community College. Rainsville is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Northeast Alabama Community College go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in mechanics and repair.

Northeast Alabama Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Northeast Alabama Community College has 2,513 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Northeast Alabama Community College

Northeast Alabama Community College
Hwy 35
Rainsville, AL 35986
http://www.nacc.edu

Northeast Alabama Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts133general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Nursing and Emergency Medicine120registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse
Medical Support and Technology46medical assistant
Mechanics and Repair38industrial electronics tech
Engineering Technician24drafting
Family and Social Work16child care management
Business and Management11business management
Office and Administration11administrative assistant
Beauty and Cosmetology7cosmetology
Computer Science and Engineering5computer and info science

Number of programs and degrees for Northeast Alabama Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree29411
Award of less than 1 academic year755
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years425

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Northeast Alabama Community College had a total enrollment of 2,513 students (1,986 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White91%
Black2%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
American Indian4%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1810%
18-1930%
20-2114%
22-248%
25-2910%
30-348%
35-397%
40-499%
50-643%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Alabama96%

Northeast Alabama Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time41 %

Northeast Alabama Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Rainsville, 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.

Northeast Alabama Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,850
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,980
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Northeast Alabama Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 103100)

Northeast Alabama Community College Faculty

Northeast Alabama Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1320
Non-tenured, but on tenure track67

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year3$79,2403$86,166
All faculty totalcalendar year3$79,2403$86,166

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

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year16$54,31524$53,580
All faculty totalacademic year16$54,31524$53,580

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

Northeast Alabama Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

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

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Northeast Alabama Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northeast Alabama Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Northeast Alabama Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Northeast Alabama Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Northeast Alabama Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Northeast Alabama Community College % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Northeast Alabama Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Northeast Alabama Community College Female % of student body
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Northeast Alabama Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career 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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