Carl Albert State College

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.

There are many ways for students to get involved 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.

Interested in journalism or 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.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Carl Albert State College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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.

Learn more about life at Carl Albert State College on the Student Life page.

Is Carl Albert State College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

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Retention and Graduation Rates at Carl Albert State College

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

About 46% of students who start at Carl Albert State College come back for their second year of college. Around 44% of students who started at Carl Albert State College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. 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 rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

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.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit 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, how does Carl Albert State College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect 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 Located?

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

If you want to see Carl Albert State College for yourself, 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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