Coastal Alabama Community College: Review & Facts

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Coastal Alabama Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 6,800 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1965 and is the only institution located in Bay Minette, Alabama.

Academic Offerings

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

Majors
Offered
23
Coastal Alabama Community College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 23 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Flight and Aviation, Industrial Technologies, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

The student retention rate at Coastal 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 Coastal Alabama Community College is very low - 13%. Nearly 36% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Coastal Alabama Community College is pretty decent - 15:1. Find out more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are low - around $7,500 per year. The additional fees at Coastal Alabama Community College beyond tuition are nearly $1,200, which comes to a total of $8,700 a year.

Read the details about Coastal 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
This school might accept 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 receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Coastal Alabama Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (251) 580-2100 or check Coastal Alabama Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A-
Safe
Coastal Alabama Community College provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Coastal Alabama Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Coastal Alabama Community College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 600 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity.

Based on the college crime information, Coastal Alabama Community College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Coastal Alabama Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Coastal Alabama Community College
1900 U S Highway 31 South
Bay Minette, Alabama
36507-2698, USA
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