Central Alabama Community College is a small public community college that focuses on affordable, accessible education and workforce training. It serves a largely in-state population and offers associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The college is known for flexible scheduling, with a high proportion of part-time students, making it suitable for working adults and non-traditional learners.
Academically, CACC provides practical programs in areas like healthcare, technical trades, and general education designed for transfer. Class sizes are generally small, allowing for more direct instructor interaction. However, as with many community colleges, campus life is limited compared to larger universities, and resources and facilities are more basic. Overall, it is a solid option for students seeking an affordable start to higher education or a direct path into employment or university transfer.
Tuition Fees
Find Below Estimated Tuition Fees for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students (Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.)
Estimated expenses for academic year
2021-2022
2022-2023
2023-2024
2024-2025
% change 2023-2024 to 2024-2025
Tuition and fees
In-state
$4,930
$4,990
$5,040
$5,110
1.4%
Out-of-state
$8,620
$8,740
$8,850
$8,980
1.5%
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,250
$1,020
$1,050
2.9%
Living arrangement
Off Campus
Food and Housing
$10,238
$14,364
$15,628
$13,804
-11.7%
Other expenses
$4,360
$6,524
$7,973
$9,023
13.2%
Off Campus with Family
Food and Housing
–
–
–
$3,434
–
Other expenses
$4,360
$6,524
$7,973
$4,838
-39.3%
Total Expenses
2021-2022
2022-2023
2023-2024
2024-2025
% change 2023-2024 to 2024-2025
In-state
Off Campus
$20,528
$27,128
$29,661
$28,987
-2.3%
Off Campus with Family
$10,290
$12,764
$14,033
$10,998
-21.6%
Out-of-state
Off Campus
$24,218
$30,878
$33,471
$32,857
-1.8%
Off Campus with Family
$13,980
$16,514
$17,843
$14,868
-16.7%
Financial Aid
Find Below Financial Aid For Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students (Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.)
Type of Aid
Number awarded aid
Percent awarded aid
Total amount of aid awarded
Average amount of aid awarded
Any student financial aid1
252
92%
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Grant or scholarship aid
224
82%
$1,559,213
$6,961
Federal grants
169
62%
$1,028,305
$6,085
Pell grants
168
61%
$1,011,091
$6,018
Other federal grants
40
15%
$17,214
$430
State/local government grant or scholarships
19
7%
$23,027
$1,212
Institutional grants or scholarships
91
33%
$507,881
$5,581
Student loan aid
74
27%
$247,775
$3,348
Federal student loans
74
27%
$247,775
$3,348
Other student loans
0
0%
$0
—
1 Includes students awarded Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
Find Below Financial Aid For All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid
Number awarded aid
Percent awarded aid
Total amount of aid awarded
Average amount of aid awarded
Degree/certificate-seeking
Grant or scholarship aid1
782
69%
$4,357,773
$5,573
Pell grants
607
54%
$2,826,349
$4,656
Federal student loans
324
29%
$1,211,951
$3,741
Non-degree/non-certificate-seeking
Grant or scholarship aid1
606
78%
$887,671
$1,465
1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid awarded, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Net Price
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2021-2022
2022-2023
2023-2024
Average net price
$7,664
$13,873
$16,072
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income
2021-2022
2022-2023
2023-2024
$0 – $30,000
$7,232
$13,302
$15,042
$30,001 – $48,000
$6,749
$13,706
$13,909
$48,001 – $75,000
$9,895
$15,704
$16,172
$75,001 – $110,000
$11,020
$19,210
$19,426
$110,001 and more
$11,738
$17,653
$18,997
Enrollment
Category
Detail
Value
Notes
Enrollment
Total Undergraduate
2,140
Small public community college
Transfer
Transfer-in Enrollment
158
Moderate transfer activity
Attendance
Full-time / Part-time
27% / 73%
Majority part-time students
Gender
Male / Female
39% / 61%
More female students
Age
24 and under / 25+
82% / 18%
Mostly younger students
Residence
In-state / Out-of-state
96% / 2%
Strong in-state dominance
Distance Education
Exclusively online
23%
Online learning available
Distance Education
Some online courses
36%
Hybrid participation common
Distance Education
No online courses
41%
Traditional attendance still strong
Race/Ethnicity
White
66%
Majority group
Race/Ethnicity
Black / African American
22%
Significant minority
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino
6%
Small but present
Race/Ethnicity
Two or more races
4%
Small group
Race/Ethnicity
Asian
1%
Very small group
Race/Ethnicity
Other groups
0%
Minimal
Admissions
This institution has an open admission policy. Contact the institution for more information.
Programs/Majors
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
Program
12 week to <1 year Certificate
1 to <2 year Certificate
Associate
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
1
3
3
Business Administration and Management, General
10
6
7
Category total
11
9
10
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
