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Alabama Southern Community College, also known as ASCC, is a community college located in southwest Alabama, United States. Alabama Southern was formed in 1991 by the merger of Patrick Henry Junior College in Monroeville and Hobson State Technical College in Thomasville. ASCC was established in the year 1991. The college offers undergraduate, university transfer, occupational and distance learning programs in the following academic divisions:
- Business Technology
- Nursing
- Allied Health
- Cosmetology
In addition, the college also offers several honors programs to outstanding students.
ASCC has an active campus life. There are several student clubs and organizations that operate in the campus. ASCC Student Leadership Association, Baptist Campus Ministries and Ethnic Student Society are some of the student associations and student clubs in the campus. Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa and PSI Beta are some of the honors societies operating in the campus.
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Campus Location2800 South Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, AL 36460
USA
Main Tel: 25157531568252
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in office and administration and production trades.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 141 | 6 | | 1-2 year certificate | 37 | 3 | | < 1 year certificate | 18 | 4 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 1,244 in 2007-2008 (1,151 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,700 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,650 |
Financial Aid: Alabama Southern participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 41 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 17 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (9 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (28 awarded) - Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS (69 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (47 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (26 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (17 awarded) - Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Welding Technology/Welder
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