Central Alabama Community College

www.cacc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,690

7.52% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$8,885

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.3%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,578

31.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

21.9%

69 Graduates

About

Central Alabama Community College is a higher education institution located in Tallapoosa County, AL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Central Alabama Community College were General Studies (105 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (37 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (22 degrees).

In 2021, 350 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Alabama Community College. 61.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (276 degrees), 5.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (53 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central Alabama Community College is $3,690, which is $−4,278 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Alabama Community College is $3,690, which is $−4,278 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,885.

In 2021, 86% of undergraduate students attending Central Alabama Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,690

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Central Alabama Community College was $3,690. The cost of tuition at Central Alabama Community College is $−4,278 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$8,885

2021 Value

135%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Central Alabama Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,885. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Central Alabama Community College grew by 135%.

This chart compares the average net price of Central Alabama 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

$10,238

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Alabama Community College was of $10,238 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 89.6% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 16.7% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Central Alabama Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 14.7% with respect to 2020, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Central Alabama 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.

4.3%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Central Alabama Community College was 4.3%, which represents 13 out of the 302 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

Central Alabama Community College had a total enrollment of 1,578 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Central Alabama Community College is 494 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,084. This means that 31.3% of students enrolled at Central Alabama Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central Alabama Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.6% White, 16.4% Black or African American, 3.04% Two or More Races, 2.79% Hispanic or Latino, 0.38% Asian, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0634% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Central Alabama Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (39.9%), followed by White Female (37.9%) and Black or African American Female (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Alabama Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,578 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Alabama Community College is 494 and the part-time enrollment is 1,084. This means that 31.3% of students enrolled at Central Alabama 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 Central Alabama Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

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 Central Alabama Community College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Central Alabama Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,177 enrolled students
Black or African American
259 enrolled students
Two or More Races
48 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Alabama Community College is 74.6% White, 16.4% Black or African American, 3.04% Two or More Races, 2.79% Hispanic or Latino, 0.38% Asian, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0634% 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, 35 students (2.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 78 more women than men received degrees from Central Alabama Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Alabama Community College is white (276 degrees awarded). There were 5.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (53 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Central Alabama Community College is General Studies (105 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (37 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (22 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Alabama Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (46 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (117 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Alabama Community College are Registered nurses (1,365,913 people), Medical & health services managers (159,685 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (150,208 people), Physicians (143,688 people), and Pharmacists (138,108 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Alabama Community College in 2021 are Precision Production (46 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (117 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (19 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (22 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (19 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Alabama Community College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Central Alabama Community College are Precision Production (46 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (117 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (19 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (22 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (19 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Alabama Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,547,554 people), Elementary & secondary schools (400,034 people), Outpatient care centers (244,830 people), Offices of physicians (219,163 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (190,351 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
105 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
37 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
22 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Central Alabama Community College was General Studies with 105 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

136

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

214

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 136 degrees were awarded to men at Central Alabama Community College, which is 0.636 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (214).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Central Alabama Community College in General Studies, which is 0.696 times less than the 69 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Central Alabama Community College in General Studies, which is 1.44 times more than the 48 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 15% of students graduating from Central Alabama Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 21% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Central Alabama Community College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
276 degrees awarded
Black or African American
53 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Alabama Community College is white (276 degrees awarded). There were 5.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (53 degrees).

0.286% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
162 degrees awarded
White Male
114 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Alabama Community College is white female (162 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (114 degrees).

Operations

Central Alabama Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $147k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.12k (2.8%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Central Alabama Community College had a total salary expenditure of 18.6M. Central Alabama Community College employs 41 No academic ranks. Most academics at Central Alabama Community College are Female No academic rank (23), and Male No academic rank (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Alabama Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 22 employees, Management, with 17 employees, and Service with 12 employees.

Endowment

$147k

2021 Endowment

66.1%

decline from 2020

Central Alabama Community College has an endowment valued at about $147k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Alabama Community College declined 66.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.15M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Central Alabama 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: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5M - Federal
$1.47M - State
$14k - Local

As of 2021, Central Alabama Community College received $5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.47M from state grants and contracts, and $14k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$7.76M

2021 Salaries

3.43%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Central Alabama Community College paid a median of $7.76M in salaries, which represents 41.6% of their overall expenditure ($18.6M) and a 3.43% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.52M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Central Alabama Community College paid a total of $2.52M to 41 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.5% 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

41 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central Alabama Community College was No academic rank with 41 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Alabama Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees, Management with 17 employees, and Service with 12 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 Central Alabama Community College was Female No academic rank with 23 employees, and Male No academic rank with 18 employees.

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