College statistics
- Address:
- 102 Elder Street
Boaz, AL
35957 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.snead.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $3,870
- Room and Board:
- $4,700
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $53,386,972
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Snead State Community College is a public two-year institution in Boaz, Alabama, serving a rural northeast Alabama community. The college enrolls approximately 2,767 students and offers transfer programs designed to prepare students for completion of a bachelor's degree at four-year universities, alongside certificate and associate degree options in career-focused fields.
In-state tuition is $3,870 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $7,740. The total cost of attendance for in-state students, including room and board, is $8,570 per year; for out-of-state students, it is $12,440. These figures make Snead State among the most affordable pathways into higher education in the region.
The college's primary strength is as a transfer bridge: many students complete general education and introductory coursework at Snead State before moving to four-year institutions to finish their degrees, a cost-effective strategy that has contributed to the college's recognition as an Opportunity College. This model works best for students seeking an affordable entry point to higher education, those preparing for workforce entry through short-term credentials, and high school graduates undecided about whether a four-year program is the right fit immediately. Visit www.snead.edu/ for more information about programs and admissions.