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  1. Wallace Community College - Dothan

    • 2 Year
    • DOTHAN, AL
    • 321 reviews

    Graduate Student: Wallace is a great starter school. Starting at Wallace geared my mind and better prepared me for the University level. The instructors are awesome! Changes to the campus, instructing material and supplies, and Blackboard are constantly transitioning. They are always open to ideas for improvement, make them known when you take the semester improvement quiz. My experience at Wallace was enjoyable and smooth, and I will greatly miss them...Read 321 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $2,347 Net Price
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  2. Lurleen B Wallace Community College

    • 2 Year
    • ANDALUSIA, AL
    • 191 reviews

    Sophomore: Staff very helpful! Normally respond to emails within a day and help you navigate through enrolling with ease.Read 191 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $8,127 Net Price
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  3. Northeast Alabama Community College

    • 2 Year
    • RAINSVILLE, AL
    • 176 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!...Read 176 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $3,137 Net Price
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  4. Shelton State Community College

    • 2 Year
    • TUSCALOOSA, AL
    • 380 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...Read 380 Reviews

    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $6,907 Net Price
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  5. Wallace Community College - Selma

    • 2 Year
    • SELMA, AL
    • 121 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...Read 121 Reviews

    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $3,759 Net Price
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  6. Bevill State Community College

    • 2 Year
    • JASPER, AL
    • 313 reviews

    Niche User: My daughter recently took a Surgical Tech course, she had a hard time the first couple of weeks, then she begin to excel, she loved the class, did very well on her tests, then there were 4 things that she had to get checked off, she was able to complete 2 of them. While trying to complete the last assignments, which was timed, she was cut short of her time while another student got to go over. My daughter was heart broken & felt humiliated (because she was the only black in her class). No, Im not crying the race card at all, but the Unfair treatment card. The program itself seems to be a great one...Read 313 Reviews

    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $8,328 Net Price
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  7. Lawson State Community College - Birmingham

    • 2 Year
    • BIRMINGHAM, AL
    • 307 reviews

    Alum: Lawson State is such a loving, caring environment. So much quality growth happened during my time there. I still remember most of my professors nearly 5 years later. That's how impactful this experience was. Professors Masi Masi, Weymon Holloway, Carlos Morris, Shelly Millender, Aisha Lewis, Kelvin King, and one young white sister who taught US history. I can't remember her name. ...Anyway. All of them were kind, competent, and caring. Having come out of high school underprepared, they gave me a rich foundation that allowed me to graduate from Fisk University and move on to my first year of graduate school. I love, love, love Lawson State and am so grateful to have gone there...Read 307 Reviews

    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $7,897 Net Price
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  8. Southern Union State Community College

    • 2 Year
    • WADLEY, AL
    • 289 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.Read 289 Reviews

    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $8,278 Net Price
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  9. 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...Read 166 Reviews

    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $4,020 Net Price
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  12. Gadsden State Community College

    • 2 Year
    • GADSDEN, AL
    • 371 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...Read 371 Reviews

    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $4,960 Net Price
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  13. Wallace State Community College - Hanceville

    • 2 Year
    • HANCEVILLE, AL
    • 450 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...Read 450 Reviews

    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $7,094 Net Price
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  14. Calhoun Community College

    • 2 Year
    • TANNER, AL
    • 699 reviews

    Sophomore: I have enjoyed going to this school. I have done online and on campus classes and don't have any complaints! The teachers that I've had are awesome and I learned several things in each class. I even learned life lessons from some of the teachers, so socially it was a good decision to go here also. They are really fast at responding to your problems via email in all departments I have dealt with, financial aid, advising, and admissions...Read 699 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $5,282 Net Price
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  15. 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...Read 152 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $975 Net Price
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  16. Coastal Alabama Community College

    • 2 Year
    • BAY MINETTE, AL
    • 442 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!...Read 442 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $9,324 Net Price
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  17. 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!...Read 163 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $8,091 Net Price
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  18. Jefferson State Community College

    • 2 Year
    • BIRMINGHAM, AL
    • 513 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!...Read 513 Reviews

    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $8,525 Net Price
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  19. Enterprise State Community College

    • 2 Year
    • ENTERPRISE, AL
    • 149 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...Read 149 Reviews

    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $3,521 Net Price
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  22. Central Alabama Community College

    • 2 Year
    • ALEXANDER CITY, AL
    • 120 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...Read 120 Reviews

    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $4,852 Net Price
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  23. H. Councill Trenholm State Community College

    • 2 Year
    • MONTGOMERY, AL
    • 81 reviews

    Sophomore: I started Trenholm aroumd August 2016, I started with General education class, then I got accepted into the LPN nursing program which I started in January 2017-August of 2018. I enjoyed the experience, the only thing I disliked was the school did not have enough instructors. For one of my nursing class, I did not have an instructor for about 2 months, then we finally received an instructor. Other then that, most of my instructors taught well and were helpful throughout my school journey. I am currently a returning student at Trenholm for Summer semester of 2021 and currently enrolled in online/virtual classes...Read 81 Reviews

    • C minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $7,850 Net Price
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  24. Bishop State Community College

    • 2 Year
    • MOBILE, AL
    • 233 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...Read 233 Reviews

    • C minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $5,735 Net Price
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  25. Reid State Technical College

    • 2 Year
    • EVERGREEN, AL
    • 26 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...Read 26 Reviews

    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $2,918 Net Price
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  26. 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!...Read 17 Reviews

    • C minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,498 Net Price
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  29. 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...Read 26 Reviews

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      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $22,236 Net Price
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    • 4 Year
    • BRIDGEWATER, VA
    • 433 reviews

    Senior: My experience at BC was worth the investment and much appreciated! I loved the atmosphere and the college truly desires for you to achieve your dreams. As a small college, relationships were important and everyone loved to talk about anything. Everyone is very helpful on campus. It did not have the best buildings or food but it makes up for it through the ability to feel at home. Thank you!...Read 433 Reviews

    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 67% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,727 Net Price
    • 960-1180 SAT Range
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