Angelina College

What Angelina College does

Angelina College is a public community college founded in 1968 and located in Lufkin, Texas, serving the Deep East Texas region. The institution delivers more than 80 associate degrees, certificates, and workplace credentials across four academic schools — Arts and Education, Business and Technology, Science and Mathematics, and Health Careers — supplemented by a Workforce and Continuing Education division offering non-credit training in allied health, fire and law enforcement academies, trucking, and heavy equipment. It also operates AC Online for fully online degrees and certificates with flexible 4-, 8-, and 16-week terms in 100% online, hybrid, and HyFlex formats, and a Dual Credit program embedded in partner high schools across the 12-county service area.

The college's technology stack is conventional higher-ed infrastructure: Gmail-based AC email, the proprietary MyAC Portal for applications, registration, financial aid, and records, and Blackboard as its learning management system. Recent technology moves are limited to a Multi-Factor Authentication mandate rolling out in May 2026. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary models, or developer APIs are disclosed. The college relies on articulation and transfer agreements with at least nine Texas universities — including the Lumberjack Transfer Alliance with Stephen F. Austin State University, plus Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and Lamar — operating under the Texas Common Course Numbering System to give students seamless pathways to bachelor's degrees.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-semester tuition priced at roughly half the cost of Texas public four-year institutions, with financial aid, scholarships (200+), and the "First Year Free" program for Angelina County high school graduates supporting access. The Angelina College Foundation, established as a 501(c)(3) in May 2019, supplements tuition with philanthropic donations and grants; the college has no private equity or parent company ownership and is governed by a Board of Trustees under Texas state jurisdiction. Customer segments span first-time college students, returning adults, dual credit high schoolers, online learners, workforce/continuing education trainees, and a small international F-1 visa cohort.

Name

Angelina College

Legal name

Angelina College

Website

https://angelina.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Angelina College is a public community college in Lufkin, Texas, offering 80+ associate degrees, certificates, and workforce credentials to Deep East Texas residents, online learners, dual credit high school students, and a small international cohort, with transfer pathways to Texas universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lufkin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Angelina College generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees charged to students. The college offers tuition at approximately half the cost of a public four-year institution. Various payment plans are available through Herring Bank.
2. Foundation Donations: The Angelina College Foundation (established May 2019) as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit raises funds through creative events and partnerships with alumni, friends, donors, businesses, and foundations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Angelina College is a public community college providing associate degrees, certificates, and workplace credentials across four academic schools: Arts & Education, Business & Technology, Science & Mathematics, and Health Careers, including Nursing, EMS, and Radiologic Technology. It supplements credit programs with non-credit Workforce & Continuing Education certificates, dual credit for high school students, fully online and HyFlex course delivery, and academies such as the Fire Academy and Police Academy. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees, with supplemental support from the Angelina College Foundation and grants.

Product overview

Angelina College is a public community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services centered around its core academic programs. The institution provides over 80 degree and certificate options through four academic schools (Arts & Education, Business & Technology, Science & Mathematics, and Health Careers), supplemented by a Workforce & Continuing Education division for non-credit professional training. Key products include AC Online for fully online learning, Dual Credit programs for high school students, specialized academies (Fire and Police), and community outreach programs (Small Business Development Center, Nonprofit Leadership Center, Camp Roadrunner). The college supports students through the MyAC Portal and Blackboard LMS. The institution positions itself as a cost-effective alternative to four-year universities, charging approximately half the cost of public four-year institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Angelina College Foundation: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to support the development of quality educational services for students through fundraising campaigns and partnerships with alumni, friends, donors, businesses, and foundations.

Products and services

• Academic Degree Programs Over 80 associate degrees, certificates, and workplace credentials across areas including Arts & Education, Business & Technology, Science & Mathematics, and Health Careers. Includes transferable Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees as well as career-focused Associate of Applied Science degrees.
• AC Online (Online Learning) Fully online degree and certificate programs including Business Administration, Criminal Justice, General Studies, and more, with flexible 4, 8, and 16-week terms in 100% Online, Hybrid, or HyFlex formats.
• Workforce & Continuing Education (WCE) Non-credit certificate programs for careers in healthcare, public safety, industry, and business. Includes allied health programs (EKG, Medical Assistant, Nurse Aide, Phlebotomy), business & industry training (Truck Driving, Heavy Equipment), and public safety (Fire Academy, Law Enforcement Academy).
• Dual Credit Program College credit programs allowing high school students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously through courses offered at high schools, the AC campus, or online.
• Fire Academy Comprehensive firefighter training program preparing students for careers in firefighting, with a 16-week intensive course.
• Police Academy Law enforcement training academy providing certification for students pursuing careers in law enforcement.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Free, confidential one-on-one business advising services to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and succeed in business, delivered in partnership with UH Bauer.
• Nonprofit Leadership Center (NPLC) Training and certificate programs for nonprofit professionals and leaders, serving both emerging and experienced leaders in the community.
• Camp Roadrunner Summer camps and programming for children and youth, providing recreational and educational opportunities during summer break.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20:1 student-to-teacher ratio
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• East Texas Baptist University (ETBU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer agreement partnership allowing Angelina College students to seamlessly transfer credits toward bachelor's degree programs at ETBU.
• Lamar UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer agreements for Theater & Dance programs (Design & Tech and Acting emphases) between Angelina College and Lamar University.
• Sam Houston State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple transfer agreements including Fashion Merchandising, Food Science, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, and Public Health programs.
• San Juan CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for Associate of Applied Science in Petroleum Production Operations.
• Schreiner UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAngelina College-Schreiner University Transfer Partnership with specific program criteria for transfer.
• Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLumberjack Transfer Alliance with multiple pathways including Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6, Health Science, Human Development, Human Services, Social Work, Business Administration, and Fine Arts programs. Also includes Jacks Jumpstart alternative admissions pathway.
• Texas A&M UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer agreements for Agricultural Systems Management and Biological and Agricultural Engineering programs. Also RN to BSN nursing pathway.
• Texas Tech UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAngelina College-Texas Tech University Transfer Partnership agreement for seamless credit transfer.
• Texas Women's UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAngelina College-Texas Women's University Transfer Partnership for articulated transfer pathways.
• Texas Universities (Common Course Numbering System)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas Common Course Numbering System allows easy transfer of credits among Texas public colleges and universities. Angelina College provides comprehensive transfer resources to 65+ Texas universities.
• Angelina College FoundationcoreOthers501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to support the college through fundraising, relationship development, capital campaigns, and stewardship of philanthropic gifts.
• Lufkin and Nacogdoches HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partnership for Health Careers programs providing hands-on patient care experience for Nursing, EMS, Radiologic Technology, and other healthcare programs.
• Nacogdoches County EMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency Medical Services clinical partnership providing pre-hospital healthcare training experience.
• City of Lufkin Fire Department/EMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire Academy and EMS program partnership providing emergency services training experience.
• Allegiance EMS LivingstonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional EMS clinical partnership for emergency medical services training.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivers expert business advice and training through Texas Gulf Coast SBDC network to help existing and future business owners start, grow, and succeed.
• Texas Mutual Insurance CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports the Risk Management & Safety program providing safety training including CPR, OSHA programs, and general industry training across the 12-county service area.
• Texas College BridgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline college preparatory course option for mathematics and English language arts in compliance with Texas House Bill 5.
• Pilgrim's Pride Employee ProgramminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployer partnership program offering educational benefits for Pilgrim's Pride employees through the Better Futures initiative.
• ReUp EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to reach former Angelina College students who have paused their studies and support them through the re-enrollment process.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Stephen F. Austin State University: Public university in Nacogdoches, TX, and AC's core transfer partner via the Lumberjack Transfer Alliance. Comparable East Texas footprint but offers bachelor's (not associate) degrees; not a direct competitor but the primary four-year destination for AC transfers.
• Lamar University: Public university in Beaumont, TX, and AC transfer partner for Theater & Dance programs. Operates in the same East Texas/Southeast Texas market at the four-year level — relevant as a transfer destination rather than a direct enrollment competitor.

Direct peers

• Kilgore College: Public community college in Kilgore, TX, serving a similar East Texas market with associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce training — directly comparable in size, mission, and geographic scope.
• Panola College: Public community college in Carthage, TX, in the East Texas region. Similar size and program mix to Angelina College, competing for the same rural East Texas student pool.
• Blinn College: Large public community college in Brenham, TX, with multi-campus reach and a broad portfolio of transfer and workforce programs — comparable in mission and academic model, though larger in scale and more established in transfer pathways (e.g., to Texas A&M).
• Tyler Junior College: Public community college in Tyler, TX — the largest and most direct East Texas competitor to Angelina College, offering a comparable mix of transfer degrees, workforce programs, and health careers with overlapping service-area reach.
• Lone Star College: Large multi-campus public community college system in the Houston region; comparable academic and workforce program portfolio at much larger scale, serving as a useful operational benchmark for AC's growth trajectory.
• Navarro College: Public community college in Corsicana, TX, with a similar two-year model offering transfer degrees, workforce programs, and online options. Comparable in scale and program breadth to Angelina College.
• Trinity Valley Community College: Public community college headquartered in Athens, TX, serving the East Texas region with comparable academic transfer, workforce, and dual credit offerings — overlapping competitor for East Texas students.

Broad incumbents

• Houston Community College: One of the largest community college systems in Texas, offering the full range of transfer, workforce, and continuing education programs. While urban and far larger, it represents the upper end of the same two-year public education model in Texas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/angelinacollege
• Xx.com/ACAthletics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/angelina-college

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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