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Northeast Alabama Community College

Rainsville, AL·Public·1,629 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

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Accept
1,629
Students
$2,756
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$31,700
Earnings
10 yr
$6,100
Debt

About This School

Northeast Alabama Community College is a public institution located in Rainsville, Alabama with approximately 1,629 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $2,756 per year. Typical graduates earn $31,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is a public community college near Rainsville, Alabama. It offers programs leading to the associate degree in the arts, sciences, and applied sciences. NACC has an enrollment of just over 3,000 students. The college was founded in 1963 and built on the border between DeKalb and Jackson counties, partially in the small town of Powell.

This is a strong option if you're looking to minimize costs — the average net price is just $1,612 per year, and graduates leave with a median debt of only $4,400, which is remarkably low. The tradeoff is that median earnings 10 years out sit at $31,700, so if you're pursuing an associate degree here as a final credential rather than a transfer stepping stone, it's worth thinking carefully about long-term earning potential in your chosen field. Best suited for students planning to transfer to a four-year school or enter a specific local trade or healthcare program where that salary figure aligns with realistic regional expectations.

Founded
1963
Setting
Distant rural
Avg Faculty Salary
$7,597

Popular Programs

Health Professions20%
Business & Marketing4%
Computer Science2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,040
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,910
Avg Net Price
$2,756
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$1,451
$30–48k$2,130
$48–75k$5,212
$75–110k$7,316
$110k+$5,648

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants34%
Median debt at graduation$6,100

Full Cost

Cost of attendance$11,620

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,100
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$31,900
Female graduates$22,500

Gap: 29% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,100
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$26,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.2x

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

White73%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino18%
Asian1%
Two or more races6%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,629 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Northeast Alabama Community College

138 Highway 35

Rainsville, AL 35986

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Official Links

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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.

Official School Resources
Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

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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