Snead State Community College
Boaz, AL102 Elder Street, Boaz, AL 35957-0734
256-593-5120
Snead State Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education located in Boaz, Alabama. The college was established in 1898 as a normal school and began offering two-year college programs in 1950. Snead State offers associate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of academic and career-technical areas of study. The college also provides a number of student support services, including academic advising, tutoring, and career counseling.
Snead State enrolls approximately 2,500 students annually. The student body is diverse, with students coming from a variety of backgrounds and representing a range of ages and life experiences. The college has an open admissions policy, meaning that any student who meets the minimum admissions requirements is eligible to enroll.
Snead State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The college is also approved by the Alabama State Department of Education and is a member of the Alabama Community College System.
The college is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, all of whom are appointed by the Alabama Governor. The Board sets policy for the college and oversees its overall operation. The college's President is responsible for the day-to-day management of the institution and reports to the Board of Trustees.
Snead State is funded primarily through state appropriations and student tuition and fees. The college also generates revenue through the operation of its Foundation, which raises money through private donations and grants.
Snead State is located on a 200-acre campus in Boaz, Alabama. The campus includes a variety of academic and administrative buildings, as well as student housing, a library, a bookstore, and a cafeteria. The college also owns and operates a number of off-campus facilities, including an agricultural research center and an aviation training center.
Snead State offers a variety of academic programs leading to the Associate of Arts, the Associate of Science, and the Associate of Applied Science degrees. The college also offers a number of certificate programs. In addition to its traditional on-campus programs, Snead State also offers a number of online and distance learning options.
Snead State is committed to providing its students with a quality education at an affordable price. The college offers a number of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs. Snead State also participates in a number of federal and state financial aid programs.
Snead State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The college is also approved by the Alabama State Department of Education and is a member of the Alabama Community College System.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 2006
Type: Public, 2-year
Main Website: https://www.snead.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.snead.edu/financial_aid.aspx
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $16693
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $20949
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Snead State Community College is $66408.77. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Snead State Community College. For graduates of Snead State Community College, we saw an average early-career income of $36000.00 and mid-career income of $52800.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.