Coastal Alabama Community College

Coastal Alabama Community College is a public community college located in Bay Minette, AL. It offers 47 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 1 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,980 for Alabama residents and $8,790 for out-of-state students at Coastal Alabama Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,899) of public community colleges in Alabama.

It has 6,800 students that are higher than the average population (2,565 students) of community colleges in Alabama. In addition, 1,789 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Alabama community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $33,900.

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Academic Overview

Coastal Alabama Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Bay Minette, Alabama. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,980 for Alabama residents and $8,790 for other students on average. It offers 47 degree programs through 11 Certificate, 20 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 1 programs ( programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $33,900.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1900 U S Highway 31 South, Bay Minette, AL
Phone	251-580-2100
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,980 Out-of-State$8,790
Student Population »	6,800 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	22%
Transfer-out Rate	21%
Retention Rate	62% (Full-time) 42% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$3,927
Students to Faculty	15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,900

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,980 for Alabama residents and $8,790 for out-of-state students at Coastal Alabama Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,899) over public community colleges in Alabama.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Coastal Alabama Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Alabama community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Alabama Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$4,980	$8,790
Books & Supplies	$2,750
On-Campus Living Costs	$18,200
Off-Campus Living Costs	$15,375
Average Financial Aid	$3,927
Cost of Attendance	$25,930	$29,740
After Financial Aid	$22,003	$25,813
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,900

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Alabama Residents	Out-of-State Students
Coastal Alabama Community College	$4,980	$8,790
Public Community Colleges in Alabama	$5,119	$8,899
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Coastal Alabama Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 1 programs can be conferred by distance learning - The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	11	20	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	56 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	66 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	393 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician	30 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	28 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Commercial and Advertising Art	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	157 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	136 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 6,800 students at Coastal Alabama Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,947 male students and 4,101 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	7,048	2,826	4,222
Male Students	2,947	1,122	1,825
Female Students	4,101	1,704	2,397

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Coastal Alabama Community College, there are 6,800 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 3,805 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,789 students are enrolled exclusively and 2,016 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	6,800
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,789
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	2,016
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	2,995

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