Coastal Alabama Community College

What Coastal Alabama Community College does

Coastal Alabama Community College is a public, multi-campus community college serving the Alabama Gulf Coast region, operating seven campuses across Bay Minette (headquarters), Brewton, Monroeville, Gilbertown, Thomasville, Gulf Shores, and Fairhope. The institution was formed in 2019 through the merger of four predecessor colleges (Alabama Aviation Center, Drew Murray State Technical College, Marion Military Institute satellite, and Reid State Technical College) under the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), a state government entity. It serves traditional college students, adult learners, high school dual-enrollment students, and veterans through over 100 programs spanning academic transfer pathways (General Studies, Liberal Arts, Business, Education, Engineering) and career-technical training (Nursing, EMS, Cybersecurity, Marine Industry Technology, Electrical and Instrumentation, Culinary & Hospitality, Veterinary Technology).

The college's technology stack consists of standard educational platforms: Canvas as the learning management system, OneACCS as the shared student information system across the Alabama Community College System, and Coyote Hub as the student portal, with distance education delivered through online and hybrid modalities. Its core business model combines three revenue streams: per-semester tuition and fees from students, operating appropriations from the Alabama Community College System and state government, and federal grants and contracts — most notably a $30 million U.S. Navy investment to expand maritime welding, structural fitting, and pipefitting training in support of submarine and shipbuilding workforce demand. Marketing and distribution operate through a hybrid channel mix including the institutional website, social media, campus tours, high school dual-enrollment partnerships, and employer workforce development collaborations.

The institution holds SACSCOC institutional accreditation plus programmatic accreditations from ACEN, CODA, AVMA/CVTEA, CAAHEP, NAACLS, CoARC, ACF, and SSIH, alongside Alabama Board of Nursing and Alabama EMS Office approvals. Leadership is headed by President Warren Craig Pouncey. Select employer and institutional partners include the U.S. Navy, Georgia-Pacific Naheola Mill, and Baldwin Preparatory Academy.

Name

Coastal Alabama Community College

Legal name

Coastal Alabama Community College

Website

https://coastalalabama.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Coastal Alabama Community College is a public, multi-campus community college operating seven sites across south Alabama, offering over 100 academic, career-technical, and workforce credential programs to traditional students, adult learners, dual-enrollment high schoolers, and veterans under the Alabama Community College System.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA), Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Healthcare workforce training
• Maritime welding training
• Distance education courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Bay Minette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and mandatory fees for credit and non-credit programs
2. State Government Funding: Operating funds from the Alabama Community College System and state appropriations
3. Federal Grants and Contracts: Federal funding including $30 million Navy investment for maritime workforce training programs

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Coastal Alabama Community College is a public two-year institution that provides associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas across 100+ programs including nursing, EMS, cybersecurity, marine industry technology, culinary, business, education, engineering, and general studies, with delivery via seven physical campuses and online/distance education channels. It also delivers non-credit workforce development, adult education, dual enrollment, and apprenticeship programs aligned to regional industry needs.

Product overview

Coastal Alabama Community College operates as a multi-campus community college offering a diverse portfolio of academic programs organized around workforce development and transfer pathways. The institution provides over 100 programs and pathways including career-technical programs (Nursing, EMS, Cybersecurity, Marine Industry Technology, Electrical and Instrumentation, Culinary & Hospitality) and university transfer programs (General Studies, Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering). Supporting these academic offerings are service platforms including Distance Education/Online Learning for remote access, Coastal Books+ for course materials, and Workforce Development initiatives connecting training to regional industry needs. The college serves as part of the Alabama Community College System, delivering education across multiple campuses in south Alabama with accreditation from SACSCOC and programmatic accreditation from numerous professional bodies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coastal Alabama Foundation: The college's affiliated charitable foundation supporting student success and institutional development.
• Coyotes Athletics
• Alabama Aviation Center

Products and services

• General Studies Associate Degree A foundational associate degree program providing broad exposure to arts, humanities, and sciences, serving as a flexible pathway for students to explore multiple disciplines before selecting a major or transferring to a four-year institution.
• Health Science and Nursing Programs Healthcare-focused programs including health sciences pathway and nursing programs (ADN and PN) that prepare students for careers in the medical field, with documented 98-100% NCLEX-RN licensure pass rates.
• Business Administration Pathway A pathway program covering business fundamentals including management, accounting, and entrepreneurship, designed to prepare students for careers in commerce or transfer to four-year business programs.
• Education (Early Childhood / Elementary) Pathway Teacher preparation pathway focusing on early childhood and elementary education, designed for students seeking careers in K-6 teaching upon completion and potential transfer to four-year institutions.
• Engineering Program STEM-focused program providing foundational engineering principles and technical skills for students pursuing careers in engineering fields or transfer to four-year engineering programs.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Certification and degree programs for EMT and Paramedic careers, offering comprehensive emergency medical training with strong National Registry exam passage rates and CAAHEP/CoAEMSP accreditation.
• Liberal Arts Associate Degree Associate degree program emphasizing humanities, social sciences, and arts, providing a broad educational foundation for transfer or direct career entry in creative or social service fields.
• Culinary and Hospitality Program Career-focused program training students in culinary arts, hospitality management, and food service operations, accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute.
• Electrical and Instrumentation Technology Program Technical program preparing students for careers in electrical systems and instrumentation, with industry connections supporting workforce development in manufacturing and industrial sectors.
• Cybersecurity Program Technical program training students in information security, network defense, and cyber defense skills to meet growing demand for cybersecurity professionals.
• Marine Industry Technology Program Specialized program training students for maritime trades including welding, structural fitting, and pipefitting, supporting the regional shipbuilding and submarine manufacturing workforce needs.
• Distance Education / Online Learning Online and hybrid course delivery system providing flexible learning options for remote students, with dedicated technical requirements, support resources, and program-specific online offerings delivered via Canvas LMS.
• Coastal Books+ Course material delivery service that lowers textbook costs for students and ensures access to required materials on or before the first day of class through a coordinated distribution model.
• Workforce Development Economic development initiative providing skills training and workforce credentials to meet regional industry needs, including maritime manufacturing, healthcare, and technical trades.
• WorkKeys Credentialing National career readiness assessment and credentialing program helping students demonstrate workplace skills to employers through standardized testing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Expected to more than double training capacity at participating colleges
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• U.S. NavycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026The U.S. Navy announced a $30 million investment in Alabama community colleges, including Coastal Alabama, to expand training for submarine and shipbuilding jobs. The funding supports facility upgrades, equipment, and specialized curricula in maritime welding, structural fitting, and pipefitting. The initiative aims to more than double training capacity and produce 800+ skilled trades workers annually, supporting the Navy's projected need for 250,000 maritime manufacturing workers nationwide over the next decade.
• Baldwin Preparatory AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Coastal Alabama and Baldwin Preparatory Academy launched a dual enrollment Stand-Alone Practical Nursing Program launching Fall 2026, allowing high school students to begin practical nursing education.
• Alabama Community College System (ACCS)coreOthersCoastal Alabama is a constituent college of the Alabama Community College System, which oversees operations, funding, and policy alignment across all Alabama community colleges.
• Georgia-Pacific Naheola MillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Maintenance Apprenticeship Program at the Naheola Mill, providing workforce training and career pathways in manufacturing maintenance trades.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gadsden State Community College: Alabama public community college within ACCS offering technical, health, and transfer programs; close functional match to Coastal Alabama's multi-campus structure.
• Southern Union State Community College: ACCS peer with strong advanced manufacturing and industrial trades (including welding), aligning closely with Coastal Alabama's Marine Industry Technology positioning.
• Lurleen B. Wallace Community College: ACCS institution focused on workforce and community education; comparable rural service area, funding mix, and dual-enrollment approach.
• Enterprise State Community College: Another ACCS two-year college with workforce and transfer programming; directly comparable governance, tuition model, and accreditation profile.
• Calhoun Community College: Larger ACCS institution in north Alabama; comparable in workforce development focus, healthcare program portfolio, and employer partnership approach.
• Jefferson State Community College: ACCS college with strong healthcare, engineering tech and transfer programs; comparable multi-campus model and similar reliance on state appropriations.
• Northwest-Shoals Community College: Two-campus ACCS college with technical and university-transfer programs — directly relevant as a same-system peer for benchmarking enrollment and program strategy.
• Wallace Community College (Dothan & Eufaula): Sister ACCS institution offering associate degrees, transfer pathways and workforce training; comparable on public community college model, funding source, and student segments in Alabama.
• Bishop State Community College: ACCS college serving Mobile with workforce credentials and associate degrees; regional peer on geography and program mix including industrial and health trades.
• Trenholm State Community College: Alabama community college centered on technical, health, and workforce programs; directly comparable programmatic portfolio and student outcomes orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/coastalalacc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNvd6S-d3sSTSubmbG8X9GA
• Facebookfacebook.com/CoastalAlabamaCC
• Instagraminstagram.com/CoastalAlabamaCC

Compliance11 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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