NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE www . nacc . edu
About : As a comprehensive community college , NACC provides educational programs in academic transfer , career and job training , cultural activities , the fine arts , and adult basic education .
Number of Students : 2,884 Student / Faculty Ratio : 18:1
Academics : Northeast Alabama Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate Degrees .
Cost of Attendance :
In-State Tuition & Fees : $ 158 per credit hour , fees included .
Campus Life : Students may take part in academic honoraries , professional and career groups , student government , clubs , and organizations . The small-town campus is lined with courtyards , flower gardens , sidewalk tables , and benches . The college has a walking / nature trail around a four-acre lake on the north end of campus . Clubs : Alumni Association , American Criminal Justice Association , Anime Appreciation Club , Campus Christian Ministries ( CCM ), Chorus , Drama / Theatre , Encore , Ensemble , Golf Teams , Instrumental Music , Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society , NACC Fishing Team , NACC Rural Health Club , Northeast Basketball League ( NBL ), Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society , Rotaract Club , Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society , SkillsUSA , Spectrum Art , Spire Honor Society , Strategic Gaming League , Student Government Association , Student Nurses Association , Northeast Student Veterans
Admissions : Open admission
Scholarships and Financial Aid :
Minimum GPA for merit scholarship consideration : 4.0 Percentage of students receiving financial aid : 76.4 % Percentage of students receiving scholarships : 15 % Scholarship Deadline : January 25
Unique academic programs : Criminal justice , drafting and design technology , emergency medical services , engineering technology , heating , ventilation , air conditioning , and refrigeration technology , industrial electronics , industrial systems technology , machine tool technology , salon and spa management , therapeutic massage , welding technology
Cool Factors :
• Annual host to the Alabama Ballet , Music on the Mountain concert , Arts and Humanities Speakers Forum , Christmas Gala , Theatre Workshop for Youths , Latino Festival , and much more
• Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort in Mentone
• Fishing on Lake Guntersville in Jackson County
• Exploring at Russell Cave in Bridgeport , DeSoto Falls and Little River Canyon National Preserve in DeKalb County , and Walls of Jericho in Jackson County
School Accolades :
• NACC is recognized as one of the top community colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute .
• Has also been recognized by CNN Money , CreateACareer , The Best Colleges , and others
• NACC is a totally WiFi campus , and is a GIG campus .
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