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:
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.
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.
Students commonly pursue studies in mechanics and repair.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Northeast Alabama Community College has 2,513 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Northeast Alabama Community College
Hwy 35
Rainsville, AL 35986
http://www.nacc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 133 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 120 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support and Technology | 46 | medical assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 38 | industrial electronics tech |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | drafting |
| Family and Social Work | 16 | child care management |
| Business and Management | 11 | business management |
| Office and Administration | 11 | administrative assistant |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 7 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Northeast Alabama Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 294 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 75 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 42 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Northeast Alabama Community College had a total enrollment of 2,513 students (1,986 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 96% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $79,240 | 3 | $86,166 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $79,240 | 3 | $86,166 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 16 | $54,315 | 24 | $53,580 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $54,315 | 24 | $53,580 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northeast Alabama Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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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