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College of the Albemarle

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College of the Albemarle: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    College of the Albemarle is a public community college in northeastern North Carolina, with a main campus in Elizabeth City and satellite campuses in Barco, Manteo and Edenton. It suits students who want a community-college option in the United States and are considering study across several campuses in the same region.

  2. What you can study

    College of the Albemarle is a community college, but the subject areas and programme catalogue are not published in the information available here. Confirm the current list of programmes on the college’s official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should use the college’s official website to confirm the current application process, entry requirements, documents, and deadlines. As with any U.S. college, check how the college handles international admissions, and confirm the latest instructions directly with its admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The college does not publish tuition or fee amounts in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on where you live in the Elizabeth City area or near one of the satellite campuses, so check local housing, transport, and daily expenses separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published here, so confirm it on the official website before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check the admissions requirements, visa documents, housing options, and whether your intended campus is Elizabeth City, Barco, Manteo, or Edenton.

  6. How it compares

    With 2,515 universities in the United States, College of the Albemarle sits in a very large higher-education market, but it is not a university in the usual sense; it is a public community college. Its multi-campus setup in northeastern North Carolina makes it more regionally focused than many U.S. institutions, which can suit students looking for a local entry point into higher education.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about College of the Albemarle

What type of institution is College of the Albemarle?

It is a public community college.

Where is the main campus?

The main campus is in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Which satellite campuses does it have?

It has satellite campuses in Barco, Manteo, and Edenton.

When was it established?

It was established on December 16, 1960.

Overview

College of The Albemarle (COA) is a public community college in the Albemarle region of northeastern North Carolina. The main campus is in Elizabeth City with satellite campuses in Barco, Manteo and Edenton. Established on December 16, 1960, College of The Albemarle became the first institution of the North Carolina Community College System as chartered by the Community College Act of 1957.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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