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Central Alabama Community College is located in Alexander City, Alabama, United States. It was established on February 23, 1989. It was created by the action of the Alabama State Board of Education. The college held its first classes in 1965, in old Russell Hospital with an enrollment of more than 400 freshmen.
The college has branch campuses in Childersburg and Talladega. It awards Associate in Science, Associate in Occupational Technology, and Associate in Applied Science degrees, certificates, and many short-term certificates to students.
Central Alabama Community College has several organizations and clubs that students can join to enjoy community and social activities. The college's sports teams are nicknamed the Trojans. Students participate in baseball, volleyball, tennis, softball, and golf.
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Campus Location1675 Cherokee Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
USA
Main Tel: (256) 234-6346
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Central Alabama Community College HighlightsWhere Central Alabama Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and nursing and emergency medicine.
- High female/male ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 230 | 15 | | 1-2 year certificate | 45 | 12 | | < 1 year certificate | 11 | 13 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Central Alabama Community College was 2,177 in 2007 (1,597 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,700 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid: Central Alabama Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 43 | | 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 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (3 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (16 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (154 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (9 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (75 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (10 awarded) - Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Precision Metal Working
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (0 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Services Administration
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