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Calhoun Community CollegeDecatur, AL |
Main Address6250 US Highway 31 Tanner, AL 35671-4028 www.calhoun.edu |
Admission OfficePO Box 2216 Decatur, AL 35609-2216 (256) 306-2593 Fax : (256) 306-2941 admissions@calhoun.edu Contact : Alanna Thompson Acting Director of Admissions & Records/College Registrar |
Type of SchoolMedium Public community college junior college 2-year school Coed Regionally Accredited Southern Association of Colleges and Schools College Board Code: 1356 |
Quick FactsTotal undergraduates : 8,904 In-State Tuition : $4,940.00 Out-of-State Tuition : $8,930.00 |
School CalendarSemester |
Degrees AvailableCertificate Associate |
SettingSmall City (50-250k) Suburban Commuter campus |
Other CharacteristicsSatellite campus at Research Park in Huntsville. |
AdmissionRegular application due: No Regular Application Deadline Priority application due : -- College will notify student of admission : -- Student must reply to acceptance by : -- Housing deposit due : -- |
TestsSAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : -- SAT subject score report due : -- |
Financial AidFinancial Aid Application due : -- Financial Aid Priority Application due : May 1 College will notify student : -- Student must reply : -- |
Transfer StudentsTransfer Application closing date : -- College will notify student of transfer decision by : -- Transfer priority application date : -- Transfer student must reply : -- Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : Mar 15 Transfer priority financial aid deadline : -- College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : -- Student must reply to financial aid decision by : -- |
Learning EnvironmentCalendar type : Semester Degrees Offered in : Certificate, Associate degrees |
Accreditation and AssociationsRegionally Accredited Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
Most Popular MajorsAssociates |
All MajorsLevels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters : A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree Agriculture & Related Sciences Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Communications Technologies & Support Services Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services Construction Trades Education Engineering Technologies/Technicians English Language, Literature & Letters Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences History Legal Professions & Studies Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gen Studies & Humanities Mathematics & Statistics Mechanic & Repair Technologies Military Technologies Parks, Recreation & Fitness Studies Personal & Culinary Services Physical Sciences Precision Production Science Technologies & Technicians Security & Protective Services Social Sciences Transportation & Materials Moving Visual & Performing Arts |
Learning outside the classroomMany colleges offer special programs like the opportunity to study abroad or participate in internships to get on-the-job training. Nearly all colleges provide extra academic help or tutoring to students who need it. |
Special Study OptionsAccelerated Program Dual Enrollment of High School Students Liberal Arts/Career Combination |
Extended Class AvailabilityExtensive evening or early morning classes Saturday Classes Distance Learning Weekend College |
Computer Services166 Public computers, available in: Libraries, Student Center Wireless network available |
Campus General InformationSize : Medium-sized Geographic Location : 20 miles from Huntsville. Small City Suburban Commuter Campus Total undergraduates : 8,904 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : -- Degree-seeking undergrads : 8,050 Graduate enrollment : -- |
Student General InformationIn state students : 98.0% Out of state students : 2.0% |
Other Activities & OrganizationsStudent Newspaper : Warhawk Herald |
Housing Options |
Additional Housing OptionsCar is allowed for freshman Pet is not allowed in the Dorm |
General AthleticsTeam Name : Warhawks Sport Member : NJCAA |
Sport's Levels AvailableIntercollegiate |
Counseling And WellnessCareer counseling Financial aid counseling On-campus daycare Veteran's counselor Minority students services |
Additional Programs for Students with DisabilitiesPartial services for students with learning disabilities Wheelchair Accessibility |
Academic Support ProgramsReduced course load Remedial instruction Tutoring Writing center |
Activity Name |
Available on Campus |
Campus Ministries |
Y |
Choral Groups |
Y |
Concert Band |
N |
Dance Activity |
N |
Drama/Theater |
Y |
Film Society |
N |
Fraternities |
N |
Government or Political Activity |
Y |
International Student Organization |
N |
Jazz Band |
Y |
Literary Magazine |
N |
Marching Band |
N |
Model United Nations |
N |
Music Ensembles |
Y |
Musical Theater |
N |
Opera |
N |
Pep Band |
N |
Radio Station |
N |
Sororities |
N |
Student Newspaper |
Y |
Symphony Orchestra |
N |
Television Station |
Y |
Yearbook |
N |
Sport Name |
Levels Available |
Baseball |
Men's Intercollegiate |
Golf |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate |
Softball |
Women's Intercollegiate |
General Applying InformationApplication Fee: $0.00 Application Fee Waiver Available: No Applied early admission : -- Admitted early admission : -- Applied early action : -- Admitted early action : --
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SAT score use policyAll SAT Scores Required for Review |
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Additional requirements for home-schooled studentsSpecial requirements for home-schooled applicants: (in addition to any polices listed) Transcript/record of courses and grades |
Other Test PoliciesInformation not supplied by college |
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A note from the collegeSAT/ACT used for placement. Competitive admission to nursing program. |
Advanced Placement Program (AP) InformationOffers credit for AP Exams : Yes Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : Yes Offers sophomore standing for qualifying AP scores : No AP credit policy depends on student’s major, school, or program : Yes From the college: Credit for Advanced Placement Test will be awarded for a minimum score of three on subject tests. Not more than 25% of total credit required for any program may be awarded through non-traditional means toward a degree from Calhoun. |
Course Name |
Required |
Recommended |
English |
0 |
0 |
Math |
0 |
0 |
Science |
0 |
0 |
Social Studies |
0 |
0 |
Foreign Language |
0 |
0 |
Academic Electives |
0 |
0 |
Test Subjects |
Middle 50% of First-Year Students |
SAT Math |
* |
SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing |
* |
ACT Composite |
* |
* The college did not report these requirements or does not have specific requirements.
Exam |
Min Score Required |
Number of Credits (By semester credits) |
Equivalent Course(s) |
Applicable Program |
Art History |
3 |
3 |
ART 203 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
ART 203 and ART 204 |
All |
Biology |
3 |
4 |
BIO 103 |
All |
|
4 |
8 |
BIO 103, BIO 104 |
All |
Calculus AB |
3 |
4 |
MTH 125 |
All |
Calculus BC |
3 |
8 |
MTH 125, MTH 126 |
All |
Chemistry |
3 |
4 |
CHM 104 |
All |
|
4 |
4 |
CHM 111 |
All |
|
5 |
8 |
CHM 111, CHM 112 |
All |
Comparative Government and Politics |
3 |
3 |
-- |
All |
Computer Science A |
3 |
3 |
CIS 251 |
All |
Drawing |
3 |
3* |
ART 113 and/or ART114 |
All |
English Language and Composition |
3 |
3 |
ENG 101 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
ENG 101 and 102 |
All |
English Literature and Composition |
3 |
3 |
ENG 101 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
ENG 101 and ENG 102 |
All |
Environmental Science |
3 |
4 |
PHS 120 |
All |
European History |
3 |
3 |
HIS 121 |
All |
|
4 |
-- |
HIS 121 and HIS 122 |
All |
French Language and Culture |
3 |
4 |
FRN 101 |
All |
German Language and Culture |
3 |
4 |
GRN 101 |
All |
Human Geography |
3 |
3 |
GEO 201 |
All |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
3 |
ECO 231 |
All |
Microeconomics |
3 |
3 |
ECO 232 |
All |
Music Theory |
3 |
4 |
MUS 111 and MUS 113 |
All |
|
5 |
8 |
MUS 111, MUS 113, MUS 112, MUS 114 |
All |
Physics 1 |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Physics 2 |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
4 |
4 |
PHY 214 |
All |
Physics C: Mechanics |
4 |
4 |
PHY 213 |
All |
Psychology |
3 |
3 |
PSY 200 |
All |
Spanish Language and Culture |
3 |
4 |
SPA 101 |
All |
Spanish Literature and Culture |
3 |
4 |
SPA 102 |
All |
Statistics |
3 |
3 |
MTH 265 |
All |
United States Government and Politics |
3 |
3 |
POL 211 |
All |
United States History |
3 |
3 |
HIS 201 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
HIS 201 and HIS 202 |
All |
World History: Modern |
3 |
3 |
HIS 121 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
HIS 121 and HIS 122 |
All |
*Check with the related academic department at the college for more information.
Exam |
Minimum Grade for Credit |
Credit Hours Awarded |
American Government |
50 |
3 |
American Literature |
50 |
6 |
Biology |
50 |
8 |
Calculus with Elementary Functions |
50 |
4 |
Chemistry |
50 |
8 |
College Mathematics |
50 |
3 |
English Literature |
50 |
6 |
French I |
50 |
6 |
French II |
62 |
12 |
German I |
50 |
6 |
German II |
63 |
12 |
History of United States I |
50 |
3 |
History of United States II |
50 |
3 |
Information Systems and Computer Applications |
50 |
3 |
Introductory Psychology |
50 |
3 |
Introductory Sociology |
50 |
3 |
Natural Science |
50 |
4 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
50 |
3 |
Principles of Management |
50 |
3 |
Principles of Marketing |
50 |
3 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
50 |
3 |
Spanish I |
50 |
6 |
Spanish II |
66 |
12 |
Western Civilization I |
50 |
3 |
Western Civilization II |
50 |
3 |
Financial Aid Distribution & Stats |
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Financial Aid DeadlinesFinancial Aid Priority Deadline : May 1 |
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Contact InformationFinancial aid contact name : Janet Spencer Financial aid office phone : (256) 306-2628 |
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Financial Aid FormsDomestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable: FAFSA Institution's own financial aid form |
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Part-Time CostsCost per credit hour (in-state): $133.00 Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): $266.00 Note: These costs are tuition fees only. In some cases, fees and other expenses can be additional. |
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Need-based financial aid determined byAcademics Art Music/Drama |
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Non need-based financial aid determined byAcademics |
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Work Study ProgramsFor part-time students |
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Tuition payment plansCredit card payment |
Cost Category |
On Campus |
Off Campus |
At Home |
In-state tuition and fees: |
$4,940.00 |
$4,940.00 |
$4,940.00 |
Out-of-state tuition and fees: |
$8,930.00 |
$8,930.00 |
$8,930.00 |
Room only: |
-- |
$4,500.00 |
-- |
Books and supplies: |
$1,500.00 |
$1,500.00 |
$1,500.00 |
Estimated personal expenses: |
-- |
$1,000.00 |
$1,000.00 |
Transportation expenses: |
-- |
$1,200.00 |
$1,200.00 |
Estimated Total In-state: |
$6,440.00 |
$13,140.00 |
$8,640.00 |
Estimated Total Out-of-state: |
$10,430.00 |
$17,130.00 |
$12,630.00 |
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Credit InformationMinimum number of credits: -- Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): 2 Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 2 Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: 44 Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: 44 Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: -- |
Admission Requirements (Required)College Transcript(s) |
Students who applied for transfer |
Terms in which transfer students may enrollFall Spring Summer |
Transfers accepted as1st semester freshman 2nd semester freshman Sophomore |
Services for students transferring IN from another schoolAdvisor Orientation |
Services for students transferring OUT of this schoolTransfer advisor College fairs/transfer recruitment on campus |
Special RequirementsApplicants on suspension from another postsecondary institution must submit written appeal and official college transcript to admissions committee 30 days prior to term. |
Admission for International StudentsApplication fee: -- |
Annual College CostsTuition and Fees: $8,930.00 Room & Board(on-campus): -- Room & Board(off-campus): $4,500.00 Additional estimated expenses: -- Costs per credit hour: $266.00 |
Financial AidInternational students eligible for non-need based aid |
Tests for International StudentsTOEFL Required of non-resident alien applicants TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: -- TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: 61 TOEFL (paper) average score: -- TOEFL (paper) minimum score: -- |
Services for International StudentsInternational Student Adviser |