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, 1 April 2015, Pages 791–8089th International Conference on Lead-Acid Batteries – LABAT 2014Edited By Detchko Pavlov
A control-oriented lithium-ion battery pack model for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle cycle-life studies and system design with consideration of health management, , , , , , , a Center for Automotive Research and Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43212, USAb Department of Automotive Engineering, Clemson University, Greenville 29607, USA&Control-oriented methodology to model aging propagation in battery packs.&Systematic methodology for system-level SOH assessment of battery systems.&Pack SOH based on individual cells SOH, electrical topology and equalization approach.&Understanding of lithium-ion battery pack aging under realistic PHEV operation.&Capacity and power fade of battery packs containing cells with NMC-LMO cathodes.A crucial step towards the large-scale introduction of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in the market is to reduce the cost of its battery systems. Currently, battery cycle- and calendar-life represents one of the greatest uncertainties in the total life-cycle cost of battery systems. The field of battery aging modeling and prognosis has seen progress with respect to model-based and data-driven approaches to describe the aging of battery cells. However, in real world applications cells are interconnected and aging propagates. The propagation of aging from one cell to others exhibits itself in a reduced battery system life. This paper proposes a control-oriented battery pack model that describes the propagation of aging and its effect on the life span of battery systems. The modeling approach is such that it is able to predict pack aging, thermal, and electrical dynamics under actual PHEV operation, and includes consideration of random variability of the cells, electrical topology and thermal management. The modeling approach is based on the interaction between dynamic system models of the electrical and thermal dynamics, and dynamic models of cell aging. The system-level state-of-health (SOH) is assessed based on knowledge of individual cells SOH, pack electrical topology and voltage equalization approach.KeywordsLithium-ion battery pack; Capacity and power fade; NMC-LMO cathodes; Aging propagation model; Cycle-life prognosis; PHEV cycling
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Interview, Shayrgo Barazi, conducted November 10, 2016
Interview, Nick DiVerde, conducted November 16, 2016
Interview, OJ Lopez, conducted November 28, 2016
With such a large percentage of the population relying on their cars for both work and play, it's no surprise that well-trained auto mechanics are in demand all over the country. Projections released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show an expected increase of nearly 40,000 jobs nationwide between 2014 and 2024, with several states likely to see upwards of 15 percent job growth for mechanics in their local labor markets.
Thorough and precise training can go a long way toward helping you land one of those emerging jobs. Here's a table of the number of automotive degree programs available in each region of the U.S., according to National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data on campus-based and online auto mechanic schools and colleges:
Entry-level automotive technology degrees
The amount of formal education required to find a job as an auto mechanic tends to vary from one shop or dealership to another, but it's generally the case that at least some training is expected from candidates applying to work under the hood. Here's a quick rundown of the entry-level automotive degree programs and other training that can get you qualified:
Associate degrees - Associate degrees available on campus and online at auto mechanic schools and colleges are a solid compromise between classroom education and career training. Most automotive degree programs at the associate level take about two years of full-time study to complete and include instruction on a large percentage of vehicle systems, from steering and suspension to the instrument panel and powertrain. Two-year programs also typically contain some coursework in general education subjects, including business, science, history, math and communications.
Bachelor's degrees - If you want make your training as complete as possible before hitting the workforce, or if you want to ensure that your education is flexible enough to allow for a possible career change after a few years, a bachelor's degree in automotive technology could be the option that you're looking for. The longer program time can also allow bachelor's students at auto mechanic colleges to be introduced to more advanced concepts, such as alternative fuel vehicles, automotive computer network systems and diesel engine emissions, among others.
Non-degree study - If you don't have the available time or money to commit to one of the full-time automotive degree programs in your area, it's also possible to pick up the skills you need in a slightly less academic fashion with certificate and diploma plans. Several types of these plans exist, with some requiring as few as 9 or 12 credit hours and covering a single automotive system and others taking up to 4 semesters to complete and providing a whole-car training program without much need, if any, for general education coursework.
If a traditional training program won't work for you, don't overlook the handful of online auto mechanic schools and colleges in operation around the country. The absence of hands-on instruction in online programs may be tough for some students, but certain programs may have relationships with local garages or other similar facilities that can give you the opportunity to put the knowledge you gain into practice.
Advanced-degree automotive technology programs
The number of auto mechanic jobs that require advanced education is admittedly somewhat slim, but graduate degrees can give you a leg up on the administrative side of things if you're looking to go into business for yourself. Here's how continuing your education with advanced degrees and master-level certifications can impact your career:
Master's degree programs - At the graduate level, automotive degree programs tend to lean more toward the administrative or engineering side of the industry than the direct-application repair and service market. If you want to transition into managing your own shop or ascending the ranks in a manufacturer's service division, an MBA or other graduate business degree can combine well with your work experience to help you get there. If your time under the hood has given you an itch to learn more about the complex web of natural forces that make motor transportation possible, it may take just a few science and math prerequisites to qualify for a master's in auto engineering.
Doctoral degree programs - Automotive engineering programs can also be found for post-graduate students, although at this level you're starting to get pretty far away from the knowledge and skills that auto mechanics need to do their jobs. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees are typically designed for students who want to conduct independent research, teach auto engineering to upper-division university students or work as industry and public-sector consultants.
Graduate certificates and third-party certifications - Much of the continuing education necessary to keep auto techs on the cutting edge of their profession can be found at the advanced certificate level & particularly the Master Automobile Technician credential administered by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Many manufacturers also have their own brand-specific certifications that they look for when staffing the service bays at their dealerships, and specializations such as diesel engines, hybrid powertrains, mass transit vehicle systems and advanced engine performance can also be learned through non-degree courses after your initial graduation.
Many of the master's degrees relevant to auto mechanics looking to advance their careers can also be earned online & often more readily than the more hands-on entry-level automotive degree programs. If you're unsure whether or not online study is for you, many online schools and colleges offer a digital distance education readiness test that can give you an idea of what it takes to earn a degree in the virtual classroom.
Q&A with experts
Lead tech and owner of Fluid MotorUnion in Chicago
Why would you encourage someone to consider an auto mechanic degree?
There is a large demand for motivated, sharp-minded, and well trained technicians in the automotive field. This means that, to the right person, a lucrative career is possible with the right amount of determination. Completing an auto technician vocational program can go a long way if you're interested in working with cars. Beyond that, there is potential for some serious income should you decide to pursue a career with a major franchised dealer or even opt to open your own shop in the future.
Nick DiVerde
Director of marketing at automotive technical software provider Mitchell 1
How important is it for mechanics to pursue ASE certification?
We consider ASE certification to be a requirement for professional technicians. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is the industry standard for testing and certifying automotive professionals. This validation of a tech's training and expertise is a key to getting hired and then moving up in their career.
Are there advantages to starting out in a comprehensive, whole-car program rather than learning each vehicle system one at a time?
With advancing technology, it's critical for technicians to understand the fundamentals of vehicle components and systems, including computerized systems, to help with problem solving and diagnostics. However, systems do not
it's also important to understand how they all work together to keep the vehicle running properly and ensure safety measures are applied.
Shayrgo Barazi
Automotive engineer, former mechanic and founder of
What's some advice you would give to a student just starting out on the path toward a career as an auto mechanic?
Considering the increasing level of complexity in vehicles, I recommend staying up to date on automotive communication protocols, software, and electronics. Those technicians who stay on the forefront of automotive technology will find the greatest level of success.
What are the most common educational paths for aspiring auto techs?
While it's tempting to jump into a 1-year vocational program, they tend to be more costly than obtaining an associate degree in automotive technology and provide little flexibility if the student wants to pursue higher education later on in their career. At least with the associate's degree you'll have the option of returning to school in the future and utilizing the credits obtained from your associate degree.
Types of automotive technology careers
Depending on their additional training and experience, graduates of traditional and online auto mechanic colleges and schools may be able to find work in a variety of different positions. Here's some employment and salary data for various positions in the field, according to data provided by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Common misconceptions about automotive technology degrees
Even though just about everyone has some idea of what an auto mechanic is and does, there are still a few popular misconceptions about the job and the training it takes to get hired. Here are a few of the more common mistaken ideas, along with some facts that set them straight:
Misconception: Mechanics never needed a degree before and they don't need one now.
Fact: Increased computerization and advancements in diagnostic technology have led to a new, high-tech age in the automotive service industry, and the scope of duties that an auto tech might perform is broader than ever. One of our experts offered some choice words on the subject: "[Today's] auto technicians hate being referred to as 'mechanics'," Shayrgo Barazi told us, "considering the number of different hats they have to wear to get the job done. They could work on something purely mechanical for one job & but then work on a complex electrical problem the next."
Misconception: Auto repair is such a hands-on career that it can't be taught online.
Fact: Traditional, in-person automotive degree programs still far outnumber those available in the virtual classroom, but some institutions have devised methods that can make distance education a possibility for students who need it. For example, some online auto mechanic schools use 3-D simulations to provide students with a fully virtual auto shop, while others might have agreements with local repair shops or campus facilities that allow students to visit on their own time and practice their skills.
Misconception: The salary curve for auto techs is flat, no matter how much education you have.
Fact: There's a general guideline in the career world that the right education at the right time can give a boost to your earnings and advancement potential, and it's no less true for auto techs than it is in other occupations. For example, the top 25 percent of earners in the auto repair industry take home nearly twice as much per year as those in the bottom 25 percent & $50,980 vs. $27,740 in 2015, respectively, according to BLS numbers & and such differences in pay can often be explained by a combination of experience and education.
How can I enroll in an online automotive technology degree program?
If you're excited to get started on your path to an auto technician career, the next step is to reach out to a few schools of your choice and find out exactly what you need to do to enroll. Browse through the campus-based and online auto mechanic schools and colleges in our listings below and get in touch for admissions advice that's tailored to your situation.
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To be included in these rankings, all schools must meet the following initial criteria for the specific subject being ranked.
Offer an undergraduate degree (either associate or bachelor&s) in that subject.
Have awarded at least one degree or certificate in that subject in the most recent year of IPEDS data available.
Based on those criteria, we ranked all 2-year and 4-year schools in IPEDS that reported data for all of the following points. Ratings are calculated on a 10-point scale, using the weights specified.
In-state undergraduate tuition & fees, National Center for Education Statistics, 2015
Graduation rate, National Center for Education Statistics, 2015
Accessibility, based on admissions rate, National Center for Education Statistics, 2015
Institutional spending, based on two equally weighted factors, National Center for Education Statistics, 2015
Instructional and academic support expenses per full-time enrolled student
Instructional and academic support spending as a percentage of all expenses
Student-to-faculty ratio, National Center for Education Statistics, 2015
Flexibility, based on the following factors, National Center for Education Statistics, 2015
Percent of students enrolled fully or partly in distance education
Whether the school offers programs that can be completed entirely in the evenings and on weekends
Whether the school offers academic and career counseling
Whether the school offers job placement services for students who complete their programs
Whether the school offers any alternative tuition plans, such as a payment plan or guaranteed rate
Size of program, based on how many of the degrees and certificates awarded in 2014-15 were in this particular subject, National Center for Education Statistics, 2015
Related subjects, based on the number of similar topics for programs in relevant CIP codes that are offered at any level, National Center for Education Statistics, 2015
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Address1001 George Wallace DrCityGadsdenStateALZip Code35903Websitewww.gadsdenstate.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentSmallSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment5,018UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingYesIn-State Tution & Fees$4,020Student-to-Faculty Ratio101240Number of Online Programs Offered4Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes41%
Address1141 Wallace DriveCityDothanStateALZip Code36303Websitewww.wallace.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentRural: FringeSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment4,769UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingNoIn-State Tution & Fees$4,260Student-to-Faculty Ratio101286Number of Online Programs Offered0Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes19%
Address801 Main St NWCityHancevilleStateALZip Code35077Websitewww.wallacestate.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentTown: DistantSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment5,418UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingYesIn-State Tution & Fees$4,320Student-to-Faculty Ratio101295Number of Online Programs Offered3Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes42%
Address3000 Earl Goodwin ParkwayCitySelmaStateALZip Code36703Websitewww.wccs.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentTown: DistantSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment1,591UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingNoIn-State Tution & Fees$4,020Student-to-Faculty Ratio101301Number of Online Programs Offered3Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes50%
Address1500 East Fairview AvenueCityMontgomeryStateALZip Code36106Websitewww.huntingdon.eduTest ScoresRequiredSAT Critical Reading 25th-75th Percentile440-550SAT Critical Math 25th-75th Percentile450-568SAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th Percentile19-23Campus EnvironmentCity: MidsizeSchool TypePrivate not-for-profitTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment1,166UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission Rate58%Offers On-Campus HousingYesIn-State Tution & Fees$23,021Student-to-Faculty Ratio101435Number of Online Programs Offered0Percent of Students Enrolled in Online ClassesN/A
Address3625 Helton DrCityFlorenceStateALZip Code35630Websitewww.hcu.eduTest ScoresRequiredSAT Critical Reading 25th-75th Percentile380-660SAT Critical Math 25th-75th Percentile400-610SAT Writing 25th-75th Percentile300-560ACT Composite 25th-75th Percentile14-17Campus EnvironmentSmallSchool TypePrivate not-for-profitTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment58UnderGraduate Application Fee$25Admission Rate70%Offers On-Campus HousingYesIn-State Tution & Fees$9,792Student-to-Faculty Ratio101453Number of Online Programs Offered4Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes66%
Address3421 Meridian St NCityHuntsvilleStateALZip Code35811Websitewww.drakestate.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentCity: MidsizeSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment996UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingNoIn-State Tution & Fees$4,290Student-to-Faculty Ratio101462Number of Online Programs Offered0Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes21%
Address5375 Ingram RdCityDeatsvilleStateALZip Code36022Websitewww.istc.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentN/ASchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment422UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingNoIn-State Tution & Fees$4,824Student-to-Faculty Ratio101471Number of Online Programs Offered0Percent of Students Enrolled in Online ClassesN/A
Address700 Pelham Road NorthCityJacksonvilleStateALZip Code36265Websitewww.jsu.edu/Test ScoresRequiredSAT Critical Reading 25th-75th Percentile450-550SAT Critical Math 25th-75th Percentile440-550SAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th Percentile20-26Campus EnvironmentSmallSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment7,383UnderGraduate Application Fee$35Admission Rate67%Offers On-Campus HousingYesIn-State Tution & Fees$9,300Student-to-Faculty Ratio101480Number of Online Programs Offered19Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes17%
Address220 Alco DrCityBrewtonStateALZip Code36426Websitewww.jdcc.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentTown: DistantSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment1,098UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingYesIn-State Tution & Fees$4,028Student-to-Faculty Ratio101499Number of Online Programs Offered0Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes28%
Address2601 Carson RdCityBirminghamStateALZip Code35215WebsiteTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentCity: MidsizeSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment8,821UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingNoIn-State Tution & Fees$4,380Student-to-Faculty Ratio101505Number of Online Programs Offered13Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes34%
Address6250 U S Highway 31 NCityTannerStateALZip Code35671Websitewww.calhoun.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentRural: FringeSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment9,985UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingNoIn-State Tution & Fees$4,320Student-to-Faculty Ratio101514Number of Online Programs Offered3Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes42%
Address302 Bibb StCityMarionStateALZip Code36756Websitewww.judson.eduTest ScoresRequiredSAT Critical Reading 25th-75th Percentile480-560SAT Critical Math 25th-75th Percentile400-660SAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th Percentile19-25Campus EnvironmentRural: RemoteSchool TypePrivate not-for-profitTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment374UnderGraduate Application Fee$42Admission Rate63%Offers On-Campus HousingYesIn-State Tution & Fees$16,868Student-to-Faculty Ratio101541Number of Online Programs Offered14Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes24%
Address3060 Wilson Rd SWCityBirminghamStateALZip Code35221Websitewww.lawsonstate.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentCity: MidsizeSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment3,172UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingYesIn-State Tution & Fees$4,320Student-to-Faculty Ratio101569Number of Online Programs Offered1Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes24%
AddressStation OneCityLivingstonStateALZip Code35470Websitewww.uwa.eduTest ScoresRequiredSAT Critical Reading 25th-75th Percentile430-530SAT Critical Math 25th-75th Percentile360-560SAT Writing 25th-75th Percentile420-530ACT Composite 25th-75th Percentile18-21Campus EnvironmentRural: RemoteSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment1,915UnderGraduate Application Fee$25Admission Rate73%Offers On-Campus HousingYesIn-State Tution & Fees$8,734Student-to-Faculty Ratio101587Number of Online Programs Offered21Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes53%
Address1000 Dannelly Blvd.CityAndalusiaStateALZip Code36420Websitewww.lbwcc.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentRural: FringeSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment1,732UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingNoIn-State Tution & Fees$4,320Student-to-Faculty Ratio101602Number of Online Programs Offered2Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes40%
Address1101 Washington StCityMarionStateALZip Code36756Websitewww.marionmilitary.eduTest ScoresRequiredSAT Critical Reading 25th-75th Percentile480-580SAT Critical Math 25th-75th Percentile500-600SAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th Percentile19-26Campus EnvironmentRural: RemoteSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment457UnderGraduate Application Fee$30Admission Rate59%Offers On-Campus HousingYesIn-State Tution & Fees$8,778Student-to-Faculty Ratio101648Number of Online Programs Offered0Percent of Students Enrolled in Online ClassesN/A
Address5500 Myron Massey BlvdCityFairfieldStateALZip Code35064Websitewww.miles.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentSuburb: LargeSchool TypePrivate not-for-profitTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment1,873UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingYesIn-State Tution & Fees$11,604Student-to-Faculty Ratio101675Number of Online Programs Offered0Percent of Students Enrolled in Online ClassesN/A
Address5735 College Parkway DriveCityMobileStateALZip Code36613Websitewww.umobile.eduTest ScoresRequiredSAT Critical Reading 25th-75th Percentile430-540SAT Critical Math 25th-75th Percentile420-580SAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th Percentile19-25Campus EnvironmentRural: FringeSchool TypePrivate not-for-profitTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment1,442UnderGraduate Application Fee$25Admission Rate61%Offers On-Campus HousingYesIn-State Tution & Fees$20,470Student-to-Faculty Ratio101693Number of Online Programs Offered5Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes39%
AddressStation 6001CityMontevalloStateALZip Code35115Websitewww.montevallo.eduTest ScoresRequiredSAT Critical Reading 25th-75th Percentile455-595SAT Critical Math 25th-75th Percentile475-580SAT Writing 25th-75th Percentile470-585ACT Composite 25th-75th Percentile20-26Campus EnvironmentSuburb: LargeSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment2,564UnderGraduate Application Fee$30Admission Rate70%Offers On-Campus HousingYesIn-State Tution & Fees$11,410Student-to-Faculty Ratio101709Number of Online Programs Offered1Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes11%
Address800 George Wallace BlvdCityMuscle ShoalsStateALZip Code35661Websitewww.nwscc.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentSmallSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment3,700UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingNoIn-State Tution & Fees$4,291Student-to-Faculty Ratio101736Number of Online Programs Offered2Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes25%
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Highway 35CityRainsvilleStateALZip Code35986Websitewww.nacc.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentRural: DistantSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment2,700UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingNoIn-State Tution & Fees$4,320Student-to-Faculty Ratio101897Number of Online Programs Offered0Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes45%
Address7000 Adventist Blvd NWCityHuntsvilleStateALZip Code35896Websitewww.oakwood.eduTest ScoresRequiredSAT Critical Reading 25th-75th Percentile410-540SAT Critical Math 25th-75th Percentile380-500SAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th Percentile17-22Campus EnvironmentCity: MidsizeSchool TypePrivate not-for-profitTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment1,703UnderGraduate Application Fee$25Admission Rate47%Offers On-Campus HousingYesIn-State Tution & Fees$16,720Student-to-Faculty Ratio101912Number of Online Programs Offered0Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes4%
Address2800 South Alabama AvenueCityMonroevilleStateALZip Code36460Websitewww.ascc.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentRural: FringeSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment1,386UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingNoIn-State Tution & Fees$4,320Student-to-Faculty Ratio101949Number of Online Programs Offered0Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes23%
Address596 W Lamont RdCityElmhurstStateILZip Code60126Websiteprinceinstitute.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentCity: MidsizeSchool TypePrivate for-profitTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment25UnderGraduate Application Fee$25Admission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingNoIn-State Tution & Fees$10,485Student-to-Faculty Ratio101958Number of Online Programs Offered4Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes100%
AddressI65 and Hwy 83CityEvergreenStateALZip Code36401Websitewww.rstc.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentRural: FringeSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment571UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingNoIn-State Tution & Fees$4,380Student-to-Faculty Ratio101994Number of Online Programs Offered0Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes60%
Address351 North Broad StreetCityMobileStateALZip Code36603Websitewww.bishop.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentCity: MidsizeSchool TypePublicTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment3,111UnderGraduate Application FeeN/AAdmission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingNoIn-State Tution & Fees$4,320Student-to-Faculty Ratio102030Number of Online Programs Offered0Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes17%
Address800 Lakeshore DriveCityBirminghamStateALZip Code35229Websitewww.samford.eduTest ScoresRequiredSAT Critical Reading 25th-75th Percentile500-610SAT Critical Math 25th-75th Percentile490-610SAT Writing 25th-75th Percentile500-610ACT Composite 25th-75th Percentile23-29Campus EnvironmentSuburb: LargeSchool TypePrivate not-for-profitTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment3,168UnderGraduate Application Fee$40Admission Rate93%Offers On-Campus HousingYesIn-State Tution & Fees$28,370Student-to-Faculty Ratio102049Number of Online Programs Offered6Percent of Students Enrolled in Online Classes24%
Address1501 Lapsley St, Dinkins HallCitySelmaStateALZip Code36701Websiteselmauniversity.eduTest ScoresN/ASAT Critical Reading 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Critical Math 25th-75th PercentileN/ASAT Writing 25th-75th PercentileN/AACT Composite 25th-75th PercentileN/ACampus EnvironmentTown: DistantSchool TypePrivate not-for-profitTotal UnderGraduate Enrollment314UnderGraduate Application Fee$20Admission RateOpenOffers On-Campus HousingYesIn-State Tution & Fees$6,190Student-to-Faculty Ratio102058Number of Online Programs Offered0Percent of Students Enrolled in Online ClassesN/A
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