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Wallace Community College - Dothan
2 Year
Dothan, AL
308 reviews
Sophomore: I think that Wallace Community College is a great college for upcoming students and or adults who are wanting to go ahead and get their Associate's Degree out of the way. It helped me save a lot of money. The teachers on campus are very hands on, and they work around your schedule. The advisors are a great help, especially when it comes time to fill out scholarships or applying to a four year University. I was able to contact my instructors and they would contact me back in a reasonable amount of time. Everyone there are nice and is fully into your education. They have different programs you can join and places where you can receive help if needed. The staff there are very helpful in many ways and they welcome you with open arms.
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$2,347 Net Price
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Lurleen B Wallace Community College
2 Year
Andalusia, AL
187 reviews
Sophomore: Staff very helpful! Normally respond to emails within a day and help you navigate through enrolling with ease.
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B
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$8,127 Net Price
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Northeast Alabama Community College
2 Year
Rainsville, AL
173 reviews
Freshman: As a freshman, I have had an excellent experience at Northeast the past semester. My instructors have been excellent, in fact, I will continue on in their other courses this semester; the classes are offered in a flexible manner to fit any schedule; and overall, they strive to make it an enjoyable and safe place for students to earn a broad spectrum of degrees. I look forward to continuing with Northeast Alabama Community College this semester!
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B
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$3,137 Net Price
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Shelton State Community College
2 Year
Tuscaloosa, AL
370 reviews
Niche User: Everyone is friendly, I recommend. No change! Shelton truly cares about each and every single human being that steps foot unto their campus. Their campus is extremely and phenomenally clean and landscaped well
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B-
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$6,907 Net Price
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Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
2 Year
Hanceville, AL
441 reviews
Freshman: My experience at Wallace State has been remarkable. I knew it was the place I wanted to study when I experienced the welcoming atmosphere. I am so glad I chose Wallace State and would recommend going there to anyone! I played basketball in high school for six years, and I always dreamed of getting to play in college. During finals in basketball we would get to plat at Wallace State for regionals, Wallace has a very unique gym. I got invited to an elite camp at Wallace and I fell in love. I kept in touch with my coach my senior season and she followed me throughout. My last regional game which was at Wallace was an absolute heartbreaker we lost to a team we have beat eight times in the past. After loosing in regionals as defending state champions, I was torn. I did not want my last basketball game ever to end on a bad note. The next week I get a text from the assistant coach asking me to come in for a visit and I received a offer. I did not hesitate to give them an answer.
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B-
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$7,094 Net Price
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Bevill State Community College
2 Year
Jasper, AL
310 reviews
Niche User: Bevill State is a very comfortable college that focuses on the academic ability and economic situation of students. The professors are helpful and care about my education as well as everyone else's. Everyday I feel welcome as well as priveledged to be there. The students are positive and hard working. Everything about this college makes me feel like i'm at home. The only thing I would change would be the size of the campus. Being such a great school it could really flourish if it grew to be larger to accompany more students. Bevill has been good to me and I will encourage anyone who wants to go to a small, comfortable, and caring college to take into consideration this place that feels like home.
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B-
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$8,328 Net Price
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Lawson State Community College - Birmingham
2 Year
Birmingham, AL
302 reviews
Sophomore: Lawson State Community College has been very beneficial to my education. I have worked hard throughout high school and continuing my education is a non- negotiable for me. I will like to become a Clinical Psychologist and attending Lawson State is teaching me the fundamentals of it all just like a university would. I hear nothing but great things about Lawson State Community College and I'm glad to be apart. I wish people would stop downgrading two year colleges because they provide just as many opportunities as universities. Most of all I know Lawson State Community College is always tending to their students financially, for example you guys helped me finish multiple college classes while still in high school. The grants and programs Lawson State provides helps so many students who otherwise may not be able to go to college. Lawson State Community College is a great opportunity to get the foundation of long term careers started and a way to save money.
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B-
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$7,897 Net Price
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Wallace Community College - Selma
2 Year
Selma, AL
119 reviews
Niche User: My experience for Wallace Community College Selma was excellent. I love absolutely everything about WCCS. They have the most respectful, fabulous, and helpful peoples there. Whenever I have a question about anything I can call or send an email. WCCS answer my question simple and as soon as possible. WCCS has the best nursing and welding program. WCCS has had several of graduates of nursing and welding. Although, I am attending for cosmetology. WCCS also have a few graduates of cosmetology that I know and they were taught well. I will be attending WCCS and I know that they will treat me very well.
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B-
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$3,759 Net Price
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Southern Union State Community College
2 Year
Wadley, AL
286 reviews
Freshman: Southern Union is a great place to start your higher education journey! The staff is super helpful, the professors/instructors are awesome, and it's an all around wholesome environment.
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B-
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$8,278 Net Price
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J.F. Drake State Technical College
2 Year
Huntsville, AL
166 reviews
Junior: I'm still at Drake State Community College so as far as experience its been good. I think my in time there its been great and it gets better, and will continue. As far as improvements is concerned, i think Drake is doing a phenomenal and exceptional job. the students are learning and ready for the workforce and being productive so I'd say everything is fine and will only better.
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B-
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$4,020 Net Price
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Coastal Alabama Community College
2 Year
Bay Minette, AL
439 reviews
Alum: Going to either the Gulf Shores campus or doing classes online, Coastal Alabama was an overall peaceful experience. Going from all AP/Dual enrollment high school classes to being in a community college was very easy. It was actually much easier than high school, contrary to what high school teachers lead you to believe! The teachers were so kind and helpful. They were all obviously seasoned in their field and were passionate while teaching in class. Taking a little bit if time to finish up an Associates Degree was well worth the time, the friendships, and the cheaper tuition!
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B-
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$9,324 Net Price
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Calhoun Community College
2 Year
Tanner, AL
686 reviews
Freshman: Calhoun has been a great 2-year college. They have great professors that are passionate about what they are teaching to their students. Calhoun also has a great school environment that is very welcoming and friendly. All of the staff have been very helpful to me and everyone else. They have a great selection of clubs to chose from that are very successful and welcoming. Their buildings and facilities are always clean and updated. The Honor Society that I am apart of have been very welcoming and has offered great volunteering opportunities throughout the course of the semesters. They make it very easy to have access to advisors and other personnel and staff. The advisors are friendly and personal and always help individuals navigate the college. When I was fresh out of high school, they made the application and registration process very simple and easy. All of the teachers are qualified, staff is always kind, and the environment is always welcoming.
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B-
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$5,282 Net Price
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Gadsden State Community College
2 Year
Gadsden, AL
369 reviews
Sophomore: I cannot say enough positive comments about Gadsden State. All of my professors were great! They were easy to contact through the Blackboard system and quickly responded whenever I had a question. Their grading was always very fair. Because it is a community college, there aren't many people that actually live on campus. Therefore, there isn't exactly a party scene. There are dorms, but it consists of mostly athletes that live to far away to commute. The dorms have been recently remodeled and are huge! There are two spacious bedrooms that share a large double vanity and bathroom.
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B-
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$4,960 Net Price
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Chattahoochee Valley Community College
2 Year
Phenix City, AL
152 reviews
Sophomore: Chattahoochee Valley Community College has been very helpful along side my collegiate experience. The teachers are phenomenal in what they do. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure that you develop a full understanding of transitioning from a community college to a University. It is much more affordable and they always extend a warm welcome. However, I would love to see the campus expand and the library open for more hours.
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C+
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$975 Net Price
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Central Alabama Community College
2 Year
Alexander City, AL
116 reviews
Sophomore: This college is a great experience, with great professors who make learning a whole lot of fun. I have enjoyed every step of the way in my college journey. Everyone is there to help us students with whatever we need. The campus it’s self is just amazing, we have a pond and multiple ducks that we get to enjoy each day we are on campus. I am going to start my second year at Central Alabama Community college in the fall and I can’t wait. Not only is the classes enjoyable and the teachers but we have a few clubs that are enjoyable too. I am currently apart of our fishing team who is coached by and amazing person who also apart of student services and can help whenever needed. We also have an outstanding sports team like softball and baseball. Overall I would like to encourage people from all around to come to CACC and experience the good times themselves.
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C+
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$4,852 Net Price
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Northwest-Shoals Community College
2 Year
Muscle Shoals, AL
163 reviews
Freshman: I was very nervous for the transition from high school to college. I wasn’t sure as to what I was wanting to major in, so I chose to go to Northwest Shoals to get some basic classes out of the way. It was a very good choice. The overall atmosphere of the school was very comforting and my first day was not nerve racking at all! All the professors were extremely nice and helpful! Northwest Shoals is a great college for beginners!
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C+
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$8,091 Net Price
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Enterprise State Community College
2 Year
Enterprise, AL
148 reviews
Sophomore: My experience at Enterprise State Community College has been wonderful! Great peers and even greater teachers. I give this school four stars only because construction got in the way of labs that were needed, but overall a great school.
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C
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$3,521 Net Price
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H. Councill Trenholm State Community College
2 Year
Montgomery, AL
79 reviews
Freshman: The teachers will definitely work with you! They are all very supportive. I would just like the teacher to be a littler stricter, so students will understand that college isn’t Highschool anymore. But overall, I’m very happy with my choice to go to trenholm state.
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C
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$7,850 Net Price
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Jefferson State Community College
2 Year
Birmingham, AL
507 reviews
Freshman: This college is an affordable place for me to start my college career, especially to complete my general educational courses. I have to get accustom to the college system to prepare myself transferring at 4-year university. Good place to start!
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C
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$8,525 Net Price
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Bishop State Community College
2 Year
Mobile, AL
227 reviews
Freshman: Bishop sate is really a great place to start, they have a lot to offer students... from resources, a great learning center where you can go get help for classes you may need tutoring in, and also really great instructor's that actually care to help students learn and succeed. It's not just a community college,but the opportunity for you is so much bigger! Anyone who is looking for an college where you van benefit from so many great resources and learn skills to help you become successful, Bishop State is the place for you.
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C-
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$5,735 Net Price
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Reid State Technical College
2 Year
Evergreen, AL
24 reviews
Sophomore: I'm currently enrolled in their LPN program. The staff and instructors are friendly and the atmosphere is conducive for learning. You will be equipped with information and skills you need to succeed as a LPN. Prerequisites are not required to be accepted into the program but you must complete them prior to graduation. My best advice would be complete your prereqs prior to entering the program due to the program being fast paced. Also having completed your prereqs prior to the program, you only have to focus on your nursing class which is very beneficial from what i've seen from experience. There is a location in Atmore, Al and Evergreen, Al.
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B
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$2,918 Net Price
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Fortis Institute - Birmingham
2 Year
Birmingham, AL
17 reviews
Alum: The dental hygiene program prepared me very well for my career as a dental hygienist! I’m so very thankful for the amazing instructors. Professors Guillory, Swofford, and King were the most hands-on, motivating and kind leaders to learn from!
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C-
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$18,498 Net Price
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Fortis College - Montgomery East
2 Year
Montgomery, AL
26 reviews
Freshman: Fortis college is a great school. Academic wise Fortis College is great. Their based off hands on. Learning is great and better when you can actually learn through pyhsical hands on activity. Succeeding at Fortis is absolutely plus. The professor's are very understanding and reach out to all students.
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D-
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$22,236 Net Price
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Mary Baldwin University
4 Year
Staunton, VA
577 reviews
Freshman: I haven’t been attending Mary Baldwin long, but every single person I have come in contact with through the college has been so helpful! I honestly don’t think I could have gotten any luckier and I know that I made the best decision by apply for this college. Everyone is always right there willing to help you in any way possible!
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C+
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100% Acceptance Rate
$17,879 Net Price
940-1120 SAT Range
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Wallace Community College - Dothan

Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Northeast Alabama Community College

Shelton State Community College

Wallace State Community College - Hanceville

Bevill State Community College

Lawson State Community College - Birmingham

Wallace Community College - Selma

Southern Union State Community College

J.F. Drake State Technical College

Coastal Alabama Community College

Calhoun Community College

Gadsden State Community College

Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Central Alabama Community College

Northwest-Shoals Community College

Enterprise State Community College

H. Councill Trenholm State Community College

Jefferson State Community College

Bishop State Community College

Reid State Technical College

Fortis Institute - Birmingham

Fortis College - Montgomery East

Mary Baldwin University