Northeast Alabama Community College

NACC offers associate degrees and career-focused programs across seven academic divisions ([11]):

• Top majors: Liberal Arts & Humanities, General Studies, and Medical Assistant/LPN training ([5], [12]).
• Student-faculty ratio: 13:1 to 16:1 ([8], [14]).

Programs emphasize transfer readiness (for bachelor’s degrees) and workforce training, including:

• Health Sciences: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification ([5]).
• Business, Computer Science, and Natural Sciences ([11]).

The college also hosts cultural and fine arts events as part of its academic mission ([13]).

NACC’s 4,000+ students ([19]) engage in:

• Annual events: MustangFest, Latino Festival, Spring Soirée, and patriotic celebrations ([15], [18]).
• Clubs and organizations: Administered by the Dean of Student Services ([17]).
• Athletics: Compete as the Mustangs (no specific sports listed in sources).

The 17-building campus ([19]) fosters community through activities like game days and concerts ([15]). Student reviews highlight the commuter-focused environment, with limited on-campus housing noted ([16]).

Key metrics:

• Graduation rate: Reported as a 3-year rate for first-time, full-time students (exact percentage not specified) ([20]).
• Salary expenditure: $13.1M (43.4% of total budget) in 2024 ([21]).

IPEDS data tracks completion rates within 150% of normal program time, though specific figures are not publicly disclosed ([22]).

NACC is highly affordable, with:

• Average net price: $1,955/year after aid ([24]).
• Aid distribution: 45% of students receive grants/scholarships, averaging $5,670 ([27]).

Financial aid options include:

• Alabama Student Assistance Program: Grants from $300–$1,200/year based on need ([23]).
• Institutional scholarships: Awarded by committee (applications open November 2026) ([26]).
• Veteran benefits and federal aid ([23]).

Sticker tuition is partially offset by aid, covering 63.64% of costs for recipients ([27]).

NACC distinguishes itself through: 1. Open access: Near-universal acceptance rateAcceptance rateThe share of applicants a college admits in a given year. A 10% acceptance rate means it admits about 1 in 10 applicants. ([5], [8]). 2. Affordability: Low net priceNet priceWhat a family actually pays after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the sticker price — usually far less than the published cost. and robust aid ([24], [27]). 3. Career-ready programs: LPN and Medical Assistant training are popular ([5], [12]). 4. Community focus: Events like MustangFest foster campus engagement ([15]). 5. Transfer pathways: Seamless articulation to 4-year degrees ([13]).