Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at College of the Albemarle, we project that on average students will pay $6,329, while the advertised price of attendance is $22,509. That’s a difference of $16,180.
| Year | Net in-state price at College of the Albemarle | In-state sticker price at College of the Albemarle | Out-of-state sticker price at College of the Albemarle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $6,329 | $22,509 | $27,336 |
| 24-25 | $6,174 | $21,959 | $26,862 |
| 23-24 | $6,023 | $21,423 | $26,396 |
| 22-23 | $5,655 | $20,113 | $25,199 |
| 21-22 | $3,993 | $18,530 | $23,648 |
| 20-21 | $6,608 | $18,344 | $23,596 |
| 19-20 | $4,613 | $17,974 | $23,180 |
| 18-19 | $5,021 | $17,738 | $22,944 |
| 17-18 | $5,401 | $17,338 | $22,552 |
| 16-17 | $6,445 | $17,192 | $21,817 |
| 15-16 | $6,836 | $17,158 | $22,346 |
| 14-15 | $6,427 | $16,679 | $21,981 |
| 13-14 | $7,277 | $16,322 | $21,774 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At College of the Albemarle this year, we project students with incomes between $75K and $110K will pay around $8,447, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $4,104. That's a difference of $4,343.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at College of the Albemarle |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $4,104 |
| $30K-$48K | $6,381 |
| $48K-$75K | $7,695 |
| $75K-$110K | $8,447 |
| >$110K | No data |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At College of the Albemarle, over the last five years 37% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at College of the Albemarle.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at College of the Albemarle | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 40% | 24% |
| Asian | 33% | 38% |
| Black | 31% | 26% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 34% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 100% | 21% |
| White | 39% | 41% |
| Multiple races | 21% | 29% |
| Unknown race | 48% | 29% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at College of the Albemarle, about 64% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. College of the Albemarle has 3,160 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 2-year schools.
About 64% of students are female.
And about 62% of students are white.