Central Alabama Community College: Review & Facts

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Central Alabama Community College is a small two-year, public school with 1,780 students enrolled. This college was established in 1989 and is the only college located in Alexander City, Alabama.

Academic Offerings

At Central Alabama Community College you can get your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
14
CACC implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 14 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Industrial Technologies, Welding, and Installation and Repair. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Central Alabama Community College is relatively low at 62% (below Alabama average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
62%
Bad
The graduation rate at CACC is very low: 16%. Around 33% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Central Alabama Community College is decent: 16:1. Read more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are low - around $7,500 a year. The additional fees at Central Alabama Community College beyond tuition are around $1,300; this comes to $8,800 per year.

Read the details about Central Alabama Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Central Alabama Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (256) 234-6346 or check Central Alabama Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
CACC offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at Central Alabama Community College.

Based on the college crime numbers, CACC appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Central Alabama Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Central Alabama Community College
1675 Cherokee Rd
Alexander City, Alabama
35010, USA
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