Alabama Community College System Booms: Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Witnesses 6% Surge in Fall Enrollment for Third Consecutive Year
Alabama’s community colleges, with 83,509 students enrolled in for-credit academic and technical programs, experience a noteworthy 6% increase for the fall semester of 2023. This rise, surpassing the national average, marks the third consecutive year of growing enrollment in ACCS.
Dual Enrollment Surges by Nearly 17% in Alabama Community College System
In a remarkable stride, dual enrollment in Alabama’s Community College System witnesses a substantial uptick of almost 17% from fall 2022 to fall 2023. This surge reflects the growing popularity and success of programs enabling high school students to earn college credits concurrently.
Enrollment increases are great news that mean more residents are interested in training that will help them achieve success, but its more than just education and credentials at Alabamas community and technical colleges that residents are after.
Residents and employers are interested in the partnerships, wraparound services, scholarships and career services that their local community colleges are offering, and we, by nature of being embedded in the community, must remain responsive to the local workforce needs. Supporting our communities is what this System was created for 60 years ago, and that is what we will continue to provide.
Jimmy H. Baker, Chancellor, Alabama Community College System.
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Recent happenings at Alabama community colleges
Throughout Alabamas 24 community and technical colleges, exciting developments have been taking shape.
- In August, Wallace State Community College opened the new Center for Welding Technology and Innovation Center + announced nearly $49M additional investments.
- This fall, The University of Alabama + Shelton State Community College signed an agreement strengthening their ties.
- In a historic happening this June, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund announced the acceptance of six historically black community colleges in Alabama to receive scholarships.
- A new $7.8M softball facility + new womens team are coming to Northeast Alabama Community College.
- A new $30M, 600-seat performing arts center is coming to Enterprise State Community College.
- Very recently, the Aspen Institute named four Alabama Community Colleges to their list of the top community colleges in America.
Our Reader’s Queries
What is the number 1 community college in Alabama?
On October 19, 2023, Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) was honored by Intelligent.com as the top community college in Alabama.
Who governs the Alabama Community College System?
The Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees is essential in educating hundreds of thousands of adults annually. Trustees safeguard the missions and goals of the Alabama Community College System, with the Governor as the Board’s chair by virtue of elected office.
What is the enrollment in the Alabama Community College System?
Enrollment for the fall semester in academic and technical programs increased by over 6% from 78,524 students in 2022 to 83,509 in 2023. This year’s fall enrollment is the highest the system has seen since Fall 2017, when for-credit enrollment was 81,139.
How many community colleges are in Alabama?
Alabama offers 37 four-year colleges and universities along with 25 community colleges. Many students in Alabama begin their higher education journey at a two-year community college before transferring their credits to a four-year university for a bachelor’s degree.