C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
70/100 · earnings-weighted

Snead State Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Boaz, Alabama 35957
Snead State Community College campus, Boaz, AL
Snead State Community College campus, Boaz, AL. Photo: GHK2, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
57/100
Affordability
B+
81/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
27/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,767
Total Enrollment
49%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,435
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Snead State Community College ▼

10% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$211,520
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1-Year Change
+6.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Snead State Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,735
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,858
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,000
Median debt at graduation
49%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
30.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 78th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AL wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Snead State Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$58,694$64,246-21%#947 of 962#855$8,740
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$22,559$40,404-8%#659 of 947#342$8,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Snead State Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $211,520
  • Avg rent near campus: $918/mo — vs ~$311/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 35904 (5.0% cap, Gadsden)

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🏆 Where Snead State Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#16
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 81 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,810 $7,620
Room $2,800
Board $1,900
Total Cost (On-Campus) $13,916 $17,980

Financial Aid

94%
Receive Any Aid
64%
Receive Pell Grants
14%
Take Out Loans
$6,435
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,408
$30,001 - $48,000$5,889
$48,001 - $75,000$8,248
$75,001 - $110,000$10,635
$110,001+$9,550

Student Demographics

2,767
Total Students
63%
Women
65%
Traditional Age (18-24)
10%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Hispanic 18%
Black 6%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 8%
Off-Campus (Renters) 10%
With Family 83%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~266 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 18%
Hybrid (Some Online) 30%
Fully Online 52%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 65%
25-64 (Adult) 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Snead State Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Snead State Community College?
Tuition at Snead State Community College is $3,810 for in-state students and $7,620 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,435.
What is the graduation rate at Snead State Community College?
The graduation rate at Snead State Community College is 49%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Snead State Community College a good school?
Snead State Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Snead State Community College?
Snead State Community College has a total enrollment of 2,767 students.
Is there rental demand near Snead State Community College?
Yes! Approximately 10% of students at Snead State Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 266 students who need rental housing near campus.

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C
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology