Carl Albert State College

Carl Albert State College, also known as CASC, is a community college located in southeastern Oklahoma, United States. It was originally established in the year 1933 as Poteau Junior College. The college offers more than 25 academic degree programs, terminal as well as transfer. CASC offers several bachelor degrees through partnerships with Franklin University, Northeastern State University, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and Mid-America Christian University.

CASC’s athletics department fields both men’s and women’s sports teams. They are nicknamed the Vikings. The teams participate in collegiate sports such as baseball, softball, and basketball. The campus is home to more than 30 student-run clubs and organizations.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in family and social work, law, business and management, and education and teaching.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 2,363 in 2007-2008 (1,813 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Carl Albert participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Carl Albert provides on-campus housing for 344 of its 1,813 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).