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Snead State Community College

Boaz, AL·Public·1,427 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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1,427
Students
$3,249
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$30,700
Earnings
10 yr
$9,000
Debt

About This School

Snead State Community College is a public institution located in Boaz, Alabama with approximately 1,427 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,249 per year. Typical graduates earn $30,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Snead State Community College is a public community college in Boaz, Alabama. It began as a private seminary in 1898 and became part of the Alabama Community College System in 1967. Snead awards associate degrees in 79 programs and certificates in 24 programs.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low and stay close to home — at just $6,369 per year after aid and a median graduation debt of only $6,450, this is one of the more affordable paths to an associate degree in Alabama. With 79 degree programs and 24 certificates, there's solid variety for a school this size (under 1,500 students). The honest concern is post-graduation earnings: the median income sits at $30,700 ten years out, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether it leads to a clear transfer path or a career with real earning potential in your area.

Founded
1898
Setting
Distant town
Avg Faculty Salary
$7,792

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing9%
Computer Science9%
Health Professions6%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,278
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,664
Avg Net Price
$3,249
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$2,256
$30–48k$3,266
$48–75k$4,433
$75–110k$7,011
$110k+$9,878

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

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants31%
Median debt at graduation$9,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,000
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$30,500
Female graduates$23,300

Gap: 24% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.4x

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

White63%
Black8%
Hispanic/Latino24%
Asian1%
Two or more races4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,427 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Snead State Community College

102 Elder Street

Boaz, AL 35957-0734

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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.

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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