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Carl Albert State College

Poteau, OK · Town · 1,308 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Nestled in the scenic hills of southeastern Oklahoma, Carl Albert State College (CASC) in Poteau is nationally recognized for offering an exceptionally affordable education with some of the highest graduation and transfer rates in the state. The college is particularly renowned for its premier Nursing and Allied Health division, which boasts outstanding licensure pass rates, as well as its robust transfer pathways in Business Administration and Education. On campus, students experience a vibrant, supportive community enriched by competitive NJCAA athletic teams and active student organizations. What truly sets CASC apart from most two-year institutions is its residential campus, which offers on-campus dormitories that allow students to enjoy a traditional, immersive university lifestyle at a fraction of the cost.


Wikipedia:Carl Albert State College (CASC) is a public community college with its main campus in Poteau, Oklahoma. Originally named Poteau Junior College, it was founded in 1933, and its name changed to Poteau Community College in the early 1950s. In 1971, it was renamed in honor of then-Speaker of the House Carl Albert. Its primary campus is in Poteau but it has a smaller campus in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. It enrolls approximately 2,400 students annually.

Location
Poteau, OK, 74953-5208 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
202 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$23,617
Out-of-state COA
$28,335
Avg net price
$14,607
Room & board
$5,909
In-state tuition
$4,380
Out-of-state tuition
$9,098
Books & supplies
$1,700/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,902
$30–48k
$13,399
$48–75k
$16,156
$75–110k
$20,618
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
42%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
46%
Transferred
11%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
42%
Median earnings (6yr)
$30,375
Median earnings (10yr)
$34,117
Median debt
$9,362
Monthly loan payment
$99
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,250$7,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$12,150
Student Body
Men 29%Women 71%
23
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
54%
First-generation
52%
Median family income
$22,241
Independent students
44%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
38%
Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Hispanic
11%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
14%
AI/AN
16%
Unknown
15%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
45%
Avg faculty salary
$5,383/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,054
Federal loan rate
14%

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