Alamance Community College

www.alamancecc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,280

2021 Average Net Price

$17,040

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,789

31% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

29%

108 Graduates

About

Alamance Community College is a higher education institution located in Alamance County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Alamance Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (281 degrees awarded), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (36 degrees), and Medical Assistant (28 degrees).

In 2021, 1,730 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Alamance Community College. 61.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (978 degrees), 3.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (280 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Alamance Community College is $2,280, which is $−5,688 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Alamance Community College is $2,280, which is $−5,688 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,040.

In 2021, 46% of undergraduate students attending Alamance Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,280

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Alamance Community College was $2,280. The cost of tuition at Alamance Community College is $−5,688 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Alamance Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,040

2021 Value

9.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Alamance Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,040. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Alamance Community College grew by 9.79%.

This chart compares the average net price of Alamance Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,966

Room and Board

$2,960

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Alamance Community College was of $14,966 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 13.4% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,960. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 4.95% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Alamance Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46% of undergraduate students at Alamance Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 12.2% with respect to 2020, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Alamance Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Alamance Community College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Alamance Community College had a total enrollment of 3,789 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Alamance Community College is 1,176 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,613. This means that 31% of students enrolled at Alamance Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Alamance Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.1% White, 17.7% Black or African American, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.69% Two or More Races, 2.22% Asian, 0.422% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.185% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Alamance Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.8%), followed by White Male (23.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Alamance Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,789 students. The full-time enrollment at Alamance Community College is 1,176 and the part-time enrollment is 2,613. This means that 31% of students enrolled at Alamance Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Alamance Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Alamance Community College was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Alamance Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Alamance Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,048 enrolled students
Black or African American
670 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
628 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Alamance Community College is 54.1% White, 17.7% Black or African American, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.69% Two or More Races, 2.22% Asian, 0.422% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.185% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 128 students (3.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 398 more women than men received degrees from Alamance Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Alamance Community College is white (978 degrees awarded). There were 3.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (280 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Alamance Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (281 degrees awarded), followed by Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (36 degrees) and Medical Assistant (28 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Alamance Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (87 degrees awarded), Precision Production (87 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (147 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alamance Community College are Other managers (70,818 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (46,833 people), Postsecondary teachers (41,233 people), Software developers (37,292 people), and Secondary school teachers (30,740 people).

The most specialized majors at Alamance Community College in 2021 are Agriculture (87 degrees awarded), Precision Production (87 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (147 degrees), Engineering Technologies (94 degrees), and Science Technologies (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alamance Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Nurse anesthetists, Sales engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Alamance Community College are Agriculture (87 degrees awarded), Precision Production (87 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (147 degrees), Engineering Technologies (94 degrees), and Science Technologies (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alamance Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (108,749 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (86,726 people), Computer Systems Design (60,939 people), Construction (49,029 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (43,088 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Alamance Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
281 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
36 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
28 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Alamance Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 281 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Alamance Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

666

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,064

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 666 degrees were awarded to men at Alamance Community College, which is 0.626 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,064).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Alamance Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 104 degrees were awarded to men at Alamance Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.588 times less than the 177 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 177 degrees were awarded to men at Alamance Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.7 times more than the 104 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 16% of students graduating from Alamance Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Alamance Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8.33% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
978 degrees awarded
Black or African American
280 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
269 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Alamance Community College is white (978 degrees awarded). There were 3.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (280 degrees).

3.35% of degree recipients (58 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
537 degrees awarded
White Male
441 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
223 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Alamance Community College is white female (537 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (441 degrees).

Operations

Alamance Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.54M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.4k (0.678%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Alamance Community College had a total salary expenditure of 42.4M. Alamance Community College employs 111 No academic ranks. Most academics at Alamance Community College are Female No academic rank (65), and Male No academic rank (46).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alamance Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 40 employees, Management, with 29 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees.

Endowment

$1.54M

2021 Endowment

89.9%

decline from 2020

Alamance Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.54M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Alamance Community College declined 89.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.76M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Alamance Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.8M

2021 Salaries

17.2%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Alamance Community College paid a median of $15.8M in salaries, which represents 37.4% of their overall expenditure ($42.4M) and a 17.2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.65M

Instructional Salaries

111

Number of Employees

In 2021, Alamance Community College paid a total of $6.65M to 111 employees working as instructors, which represents 42% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

111 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

40 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Alamance Community College was No academic rank with 111 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alamance Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees, Management with 29 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Alamance Community College was Female No academic rank with 65 employees, and Male No academic rank with 46 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Alamance Community College.