Snead State Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Snead State Community College is a public community college in Boaz, Alabama, enrolling about 1,427 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,249 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,278. Student demographics in federal data include White (62.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,278
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,249 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,427 65.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.98%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 53.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 11.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 32.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,476
- Room & Board: $4,700 annual estimate
Snead State Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Snead State Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Snead State Community College?
Snead State Community College is located in Boaz, AL (ZIP 35957-0734).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Snead State Community College public or private?
Snead State Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Snead State Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,278 in-state, $9,664 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,249.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,256 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,266 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,433 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,011 |
| $110,001+ | $9,878 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,112.
How big is Snead State Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,427 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,476 students.
About 65% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Snead State Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 48.98%.
First-year retention: 68.0%.
What do graduates of Snead State Community College earn?
Median earnings: $32,858 six years after entry; $35,735 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,000.
30.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Snead State Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (604 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (80 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (56 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (46 completions)
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician (32 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (26 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (21 completions)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (21 completions)
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician (20 completions)
- Child Care and Support Services Management (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Snead State Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 48.98%; median earnings $35,735 at 10 years; net price $3,249. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,278
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Snead State Community College was $5,278.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,249
2024 Value
In 2024 Snead State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,249.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,996 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,249 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,112 4-Year In-State Tuition
$38,656 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$4,700 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$720 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$10,698 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$42,792 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Snead State Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
10.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Snead State Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Snead State Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,260 | $7,590 | $3,884 |
| 2014 | $4,320 | $7,710 | $4,743 |
| 2015 | $4,380 | $7,830 | $5,175 |
| 2016 | $4,440 | $7,950 | $5,556 |
| 2017 | $4,500 | $8,070 | $5,094 |
| 2018 | $4,800 | $8,670 | $4,698 |
| 2019 | $4,950 | $8,880 | $4,945 |
| 2020 | $5,344 | $9,600 | $5,746 |
| 2021 | $5,344 | $9,280 | $7,179 |
| 2022 | $5,408 | $9,408 | $7,181 |
| 2023 | $5,472 | $9,536 | $6,369 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Snead State Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,427 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (62.8%), Hispanic or Latino (24.0%), and Black or African American (7.8%). About 30.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
65.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Snead State Community College in 2024 is 1,427 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,476 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.0%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 62.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.03% 100% Completion Time
48.98% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.03% of students graduating from Snead State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 37% male / 63% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 76% male / 24% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Snead State Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,000 Median Student Debt
$35,735 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.19% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2649.69% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Snead State Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 14 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 604 completions
2. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 80 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 56 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 46 completions
5. Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 32 completions
6. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 26 completions
7. Welding Technology/Welder: 21 completions
8. Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 21 completions
9. Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician: 20 completions
Most popular programs at Snead State Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Snead State Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Snead State Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 32.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,792
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,565
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Snead State Community College is a public institution located in Boaz, AL, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,427 students. Student body composition includes White (62.8%), Hispanic or Latino (24.0%), Black or African American (7.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 48.98%. Approximately 30.94% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Boaz, AL 35957-0734
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Snead State Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Snead State Community College located?
Snead State Community College is located in Boaz, AL.
How much does Snead State Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,278 and average net price is $3,249 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $4,700 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Snead State Community College?
Snead State Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,476 students, White (62.8%), Hispanic or Latino (24.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Snead State Community College?
About 53.3% of students at Snead State Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Snead State Community College earn?
Median earnings are $32,858 six years after entry and $35,735 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Snead State Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Snead State Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,000.
Is Snead State Community College public or private?
Snead State Community College is a public institution located in Boaz, AL.
Is Snead State Community College an HBCU?
No. Snead State Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Snead State Community College a tribal college?
No. Snead State Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Snead State Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Snead State Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 24.0%).
Is Snead State Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Snead State Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Alabama college costs
- Alabama colleges by ROI
- Alabama trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Alabama
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.