College of the Albemarle North Carolina

Public two-year college in Elizabeth City serving 2,582 students with low in-state tuition of $2,095 annually.

College statistics

Address:
1208 N Road St
Elizabeth City, NC
27906
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.albemarle.edu/
Setting:
Town
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

College of the Albemarle is a public two-year institution in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, serving students across the region with transfer and career-focused programs. The college offers a general liberal arts and sciences curriculum designed to prepare students for further education or direct entry into the workforce.

With an enrollment of 2,582 students, the college maintains an accessible cost structure: in-state tuition is $2,095 annually, while out-of-state tuition is $7,505. This low cost of attendance makes the college an affordable entry point for students beginning their college journey or seeking to complete general education requirements before transferring to a four-year institution.

As a regional community college, College of the Albemarle functions primarily as a transfer pathway, allowing students to earn an associate degree and move into bachelor's programs at universities throughout North Carolina and beyond. The college works best for students seeking flexible, affordable access to higher education and those exploring their academic direction before committing to a four-year program. For more information, visit www.albemarle.edu/.