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John C Calhoun State Community College

Tanner, AL·Public·6,928 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Alabama residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,928 students.

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Accept
6,928
Students
$7,336
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$32,200
Earnings
10 yr
$6,010
Debt

About This School

John C Calhoun State Community College is a public institution located in Tanner, Alabama with approximately 6,928 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,336 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

This is a strong option for cost-conscious students in North Alabama — at just $7,336/year after aid and a median debt of only $6,010 at graduation, it's one of the more affordable paths to a degree or transfer opportunity. The concern worth noting is that median earnings sit at $32,200 ten years out, which is modest and suggests graduates may face some financial tightness, especially if life expenses pile up quickly after school. Best suited for students with a clear plan — whether that's transferring to a four-year school or stepping into a specific local career field — rather than those still figuring out direction.

Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Health Professions18%
Computer Science7%
Business & Marketing5%
Visual & Performing Arts1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,060
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,870
Avg Net Price
$7,336
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants31%
Median debt at graduation$6,010

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,010
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,010
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White61%
Black17%
Hispanic/Latino10%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,928 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

John C Calhoun State Community College

6250 U S Highway 31 N

Tanner, AL 35671

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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