Carl Albert State College

Carl Albert State College Overview

Carl Albert State College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Poteau, Oklahoma. Carl Albert State College was founded in 1934 and enrolls 2,194 undergrads and no graduate students. Carl Albert State College provides housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

Student Activities at Carl Albert State College

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Carl Albert State College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Carl Albert State College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Carl Albert State College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? Carl Albert State College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Carl Albert State College on the Student Life page.

2022 Carl Albert State College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$2,400
Out-of-State	$7,478

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Is Carl Albert State College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" varies. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better sense of what Carl Albert State College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Carl Albert State College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Carl Albert State College, around 46% come back their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Carl Albert State College Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Carl Albert State College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Carl Albert State College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Carl Albert State College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Carl Albert State College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Carl Albert State College.

Based on this information, does Carl Albert State College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Carl Albert State College a good school for you?

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Where is Carl Albert State College?

Carl Albert State College is located in the small town setting of Poteau, Oklahoma.

If you are interested in seeing Carl Albert State College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 40 to Poteau, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Fort Smith Municipal.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Carl Albert State College and Poteau are like without leaving home.

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