John C Calhoun State Community College
About John C Calhoun State Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Calhoun Community College is the largest two-year college in Alabama, teaching in the Tennessee Valley near Huntsville. Nursing and industrial production technology are its largest programs, and it trains many students for the aerospace and manufacturing plants around it.
Founded
1949
Location
Tanner, Alabama
Students
7,070
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
41.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,120
Out-of-state: $8,990
Avg Net Price
$7,660
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$38,192
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
41.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
65.2%
Transfer Out
19%
Teaching Quality
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
47.6%
$/Student
$5.7K
Class Size
Large
The 41.5% graduation rate is below average, but 65.2% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,120
In-State
$8,990
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$3,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,073
After Financial Aid
$7,660
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,217
Receive Grants
30.4%
Take Loans
17.9%
The total cost of attendance runs about $13,073/yr, including $11,250 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $7,660.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at John C Calhoun State Community College fund their education.
While in School
30.4%
Get Grants
Free money
17.9%
Take Loans
Must repay
$25,186
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$127/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends John C Calhoun State Community College.
Gender
56.9%
Female
43%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
7,070
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
45.5%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
25.7%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 57% of the student body. 45.5% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
7,070
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
John C Calhoun State Community College fields 7 varsity teams with 179 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
179
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
51% / 49%
92
Men
87
Women
5
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of John C Calhoun State Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$38,192
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$24K
951 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$57K
184 grads
1yr Earnings
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
$60K
137 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$36K
38 grads
1yr Earnings
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
—
33 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$50K
29 grads
4yr Earnings
Median earnings are $38K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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