Alamance Community College

www.alamancecc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,432

2023 Average Net Price

$18,766

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

3,739

33.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

29.5%

111 Graduates

About

Alamance Community College is a higher education institution located in Alamance County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Alamance Community College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (309 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (250 degrees), and Registered Nursing (34 degrees).

In 2023, 1,075 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Alamance Community College. 67.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (600 degrees), 3.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (170 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Alamance Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,821 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Alamance Community College is $2,432, which is $5,821 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,766.

In 2023, 34% of undergraduate students attending Alamance Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,432

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Alamance Community College was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Alamance Community College is $−5,821 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$18,766

2023 Value

11.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Alamance Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,766. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Alamance Community College grew by 11.3%.

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

$12,465

Room and Board

$4,595

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Alamance Community College was of $12,465 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 16.7% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $4,595. The cost of books and supplies increased by 55.2% 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

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34% of undergraduate students at Alamance Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 39.3% with respect to 2022, when 56% 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.

Enrollment

Alamance Community College had a total enrollment of 3,739 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Alamance Community College is 1,245 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,494. This means that 33.3% of students enrolled at Alamance Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Alamance Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.2% White, 20.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16% Black or African American, 2.19% Asian, 2.01% Two or More Races, and 0.535% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Alamance Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29%), followed by White Male (21.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Alamance Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,739 students. The full-time enrollment at Alamance Community College is 1,245 and the part-time enrollment is 2,494. This means that 33.3% of students enrolled at Alamance Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% 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

68%

2023 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 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), 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 (2023)

White
1,916 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
756 enrolled students
Black or African American
597 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Alamance Community College is 51.2% White, 20.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16% Black or African American, 2.19% Asian, 2.01% Two or More Races, and 0.535% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 191 students (5.11%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 373 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 (600 degrees awarded). There were 3.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (170 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Alamance Community College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (309 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (250 degrees) and Registered Nursing (34 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Liberal Arts & Humanities (559 degrees awarded), Agriculture (40 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (58 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

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 Police officers (138,626 people), Other managers (123,727 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (89,046 people), Software developers (49,063 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (45,116 people).

The most specialized majors at Alamance Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (559 degrees awarded), Agriculture (40 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (58 degrees), Precision Production (25 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (23 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Alamance Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Alamance Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (559 degrees awarded), Agriculture (40 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (58 degrees), Precision Production (25 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (23 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

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 Justice, public order, & safety activities (327,777 people), uninformed (249,974 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,274 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (100,017 people), and Construction (89,354 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 (2023)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
309 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
250 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Alamance Community College was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 309 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

351

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

724

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 351 degrees were awarded to men at Alamance Community College, which is 0.485 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (724).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Alamance Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.506 times less than the 166 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 227 degrees were awarded to men at Alamance Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 2.77 times more than the 82 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from Alamance Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Alamance Community College is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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, 3.6% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
600 degrees awarded
Black or African American
170 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
169 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Alamance Community College is white (600 degrees awarded). There were 3.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (170 degrees).

3.16% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
378 degrees awarded
White Male
222 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
128 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Alamance Community College is white female (378 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (222 degrees).

Operations

Alamance Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $15.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 65.6k (0.436%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Alamance Community College had a total salary expenditure of 42.7M. Alamance Community College employs 115 No academic ranks. Most academics at Alamance Community College are Female No academic rank (67), and Male No academic rank (48).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alamance Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, Management, with 27 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees.

Endowment

$15.1M

2023 Endowment

8.5%

growth from 2022

Alamance Community College has an endowment valued at about $15.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Alamance Community College grew 8.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.26M higher 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

$16.2M

2023 Salaries

21.8%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Alamance Community College paid a median of $16.2M in salaries, which represents 37.9% of their overall expenditure ($42.7M) and a 21.8% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 30.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 17.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$7.64M

Instructional Salaries

115

Number of Employees

In 2023, Alamance Community College paid a total of $7.64M to 115 employees working as instructors, which represents 47.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

115 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Alamance Community College was No academic rank with 115 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alamance Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, Management with 27 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Alamance Community College was Female No academic rank with 67 employees, and Male No academic rank with 48 employees.

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

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