·Public Community College
Calhoun Community College (formerly John C. Calhoun State Community College) is a public community college in Alabama, founded in 1946 and named after the 7th U.S. Vice President. Operating its main campus in Tanner with additional sites in Huntsville at Cummings Research Park and in Decatur, Calhoun is the largest institution in the Alabama Community College System with an enrollment of approximately 8,700 students. The Warhawks compete in the NJCAA and Alabama Community College Conference across 15 athletic teams. Located in the heart of the Tennessee Valley and adjacent to the Huntsville space and defense corridor, Calhoun offers students exceptional access to aerospace, engineering, and technology employers. The college maintains an open admissions policy and provides transfer pathways to four-year institutions including the University of Alabama in Huntsville and Athens State University.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$8990
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $8,990
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
