College of the Albemarle Tuition & Completion (2026)
College of the Albemarle is a public community college in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, enrolling about 2,001 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $2,253 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,242. Student demographics in federal data include White (59.2%) and Black or African American (13.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,242
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,253 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,001 37.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.78%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 45.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 0.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 164.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 22.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,812
- Room & Board: $12,913 annual estimate
College of the Albemarle: what the data shows
Common questions about College of the Albemarle, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is College of the Albemarle?
College of the Albemarle is located in Elizabeth City, NC (ZIP 27906-2327).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is College of the Albemarle public or private?
College of the Albemarle is a Public institution.
How much does College of the Albemarle cost?
Published tuition: $2,242 in-state, $7,652 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,253.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $398 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,466 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $3,869 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,216 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $8,968.
How big is College of the Albemarle?
Total enrollment: 2,001 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,812 students.
About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at College of the Albemarle?
150%-time completion rate: 34.78%.
First-year retention: 71.6%.
What do graduates of College of the Albemarle earn?
Median earnings: $29,939 six years after entry; $33,234 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
17.31% of students receive Pell grants.
What is College of the Albemarle known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (201 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (94 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (73 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (34 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (30 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (29 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (25 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (21 completions)
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management (18 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is College of the Albemarle a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 34.78%; median earnings $33,234 at 10 years; net price $2,253. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,242
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of the Albemarle was $2,242.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,253
2024 Value
In 2024 College of the Albemarle had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,253.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$9,012 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,253 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$8,968 4-Year In-State Tuition
$30,608 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,913 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,203 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,358 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$65,432 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for College of the Albemarle.
Financial Aid by Income Level
17.31% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at College of the Albemarle was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 College of the Albemarle 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 | $2,037 | $7,489 | $6,355 |
| 2014 | $2,102 | $7,404 | $6,804 |
| 2015 | $2,211 | $7,399 | $5,780 |
| 2016 | $2,227 | $6,852 | $6,459 |
| 2017 | $2,223 | $7,437 | $5,935 |
| 2018 | $2,239 | $7,445 | $5,026 |
| 2019 | $2,245 | $7,451 | $4,705 |
| 2020 | $2,270 | $7,522 | $3,691 |
| 2021 | $2,228 | $7,346 | $4,345 |
| 2022 | $2,260 | $7,346 | $1,798 |
| 2023 | $2,249 | $7,222 | $4,751 |
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
College of the Albemarle reported total enrollment of about 2,001 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (59.2%), Black or African American (13.0%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (10.0%). About 17.31% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
37.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College of the Albemarle in 2024 is 2,001 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,812 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.6%
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 59.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
23.19% 100% Completion Time
34.78% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 23.19% of students graduating from College of the Albemarle completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 26% male / 74% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 90% male / 10% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 33% male / 67% 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 College of the Albemarle.
Return on Investment
$33,234 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
3587.75% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for College of the Albemarle.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 32 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 201 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 94 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 73 completions
4. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 34 completions
5. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 30 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 29 completions
7. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 25 completions
8. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 21 completions
9. Foodservice Systems Administration/Management: 18 completions
Most popular programs at College of the Albemarle.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for College of the Albemarle graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for College of the Albemarle from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 22.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,612
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,684
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
College of the Albemarle is a public institution located in Elizabeth City, NC, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,001 students. Student body composition includes White (59.2%), Black or African American (13.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (10.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 34.78%. Approximately 17.31% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Elizabeth City, NC 27906-2327
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.78% graduation rate at College of the Albemarle falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College of the Albemarle located?
College of the Albemarle is located in Elizabeth City, NC.
How much does College of the Albemarle cost?
Reported tuition is $2,242 and average net price is $2,253 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,913 annually.
What is the student body demographics at College of the Albemarle?
College of the Albemarle reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,812 students, White (59.2%), Black or African American (13.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend College of the Albemarle?
About 45.3% of students at College of the Albemarle are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of College of the Albemarle earn?
Median earnings are $29,939 six years after entry and $33,234 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at College of the Albemarle?
The 150%-time completion rate is 34.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is College of the Albemarle public or private?
College of the Albemarle is a public institution located in Elizabeth City, NC.
Is College of the Albemarle an HBCU?
No. College of the Albemarle is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is College of the Albemarle a tribal college?
No. College of the Albemarle is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is College of the Albemarle a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, College of the Albemarle does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.0%).
Is College of the Albemarle religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for College of the Albemarle 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
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- Elizabeth City, North Carolina city profile
- Southeast regional profile
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- Elizabeth City, North Carolina city profile
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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.