Carl Albert State College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Carl Albert State College is a public community college in Poteau, Oklahoma, enrolling about 1,308 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $14,607 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,380. Student demographics in federal data include White (41.8%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (16.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,380
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,607 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,308 61.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 43.07%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 51.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 45.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,130
- Room & Board: $5,909 annual estimate
Carl Albert State College: what the data shows
Common questions about Carl Albert State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Carl Albert State College?
Carl Albert State College is located in Poteau, OK (ZIP 74953-5208).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Carl Albert State College public or private?
Carl Albert State College is a Public institution.
How much does Carl Albert State College cost?
Published tuition: $4,380 in-state, $9,098 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $14,607.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,902 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,399 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,156 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,618 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $17,520.
How big is Carl Albert State College?
Total enrollment: 1,308 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,130 students.
About 62% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Carl Albert State College?
150%-time completion rate: 43.07%.
First-year retention: 10.2%.
What do graduates of Carl Albert State College earn?
Median earnings: $30,375 six years after entry; $34,117 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,362.
54.27% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Carl Albert State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (136 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (65 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (50 completions)
- General Studies (45 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (42 completions)
- Social Sciences, Other (40 completions)
- Physical Therapy Assistant (30 completions)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (18 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (11 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Carl Albert State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 43.07%; median earnings $34,117 at 10 years; net price $14,607. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,380
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Carl Albert State College was $4,380.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,607
2024 Value
In 2024 Carl Albert State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,607.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$58,428 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,607 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$17,520 4-Year In-State Tuition
$36,392 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$5,909 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,989 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$47,956 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Carl Albert State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
54.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
14.38% 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 Carl Albert State 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 Carl Albert State 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 | $2,808 | $5,808 | $4,611 |
| 2014 | $3,003 | $6,210 | $4,667 |
| 2015 | $3,011 | $6,219 | $4,716 |
| 2016 | $3,160 | $6,528 | $4,963 |
| 2017 | $3,412 | $6,780 | $4,553 |
| 2018 | $3,687 | $7,616 | $4,805 |
| 2019 | $3,818 | $7,760 | $5,415 |
| 2020 | $3,818 | $7,943 | $5,451 |
| 2021 | $3,818 | $7,943 | $5,449 |
| 2022 | $4,230 | $8,707 | $7,376 |
| 2023 | $4,230 | $8,707 | $6,855 |
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
Carl Albert State College reported total enrollment of about 1,308 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 29% male and 71% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (41.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (16.4%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (14.8%). About 54.27% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
61.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Carl Albert State College in 2024 is 1,308 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,130 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
10.2%
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 41.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.08% 100% Completion Time
43.07% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.08% of students graduating from Carl Albert State College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant: 4% male / 96% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 42% male / 58% female
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 10% male / 90% 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 Carl Albert State College.
Return on Investment
$9,362 Median Student Debt
$34,117 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.44% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
483.92% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Carl Albert State College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 136 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 65 completions
3. Health Professions and Related Programs: 50 completions
4. General Studies: 45 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 42 completions
6. Social Sciences, Other: 40 completions
7. Physical Therapy Assistant: 30 completions
8. Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: 18 completions
9. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: 11 completions
Most popular programs at Carl Albert State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Carl Albert State College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Carl Albert State College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 45.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,383
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,054
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Carl Albert State College is a public institution located in Poteau, OK, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Child Care Provider/Assistant, Business Administration and Management, General, Health Professions and Related Programs. Enrollment is approximately 1,308 students. Student body composition includes White (41.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (16.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (14.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 43.07%. Approximately 54.27% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Poteau, OK 74953-5208
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Carl Albert State 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 Carl Albert State College located?
Carl Albert State College is located in Poteau, OK.
How much does Carl Albert State College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,380 and average net price is $14,607 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,909 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Carl Albert State College?
Carl Albert State College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,130 students, White (41.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (16.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Carl Albert State College?
About 51.8% of students at Carl Albert State College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Carl Albert State College earn?
Median earnings are $30,375 six years after entry and $34,117 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Carl Albert State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 43.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Carl Albert State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,362.
Is Carl Albert State College public or private?
Carl Albert State College is a public institution located in Poteau, OK.
Is Carl Albert State College an HBCU?
No. Carl Albert State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Carl Albert State College a tribal college?
No. Carl Albert State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Carl Albert State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Carl Albert State College does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.6%).
Is Carl Albert State College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Carl Albert State 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
- Oklahoma college costs
- Oklahoma colleges by ROI
- Oklahoma trade schools profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Oklahoma
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.