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We’re Here to Help You Reach Your Goals

At College of The Albemarle (COA), we help you start a path to an exciting and rewarding career you’ll love. We’ll help you explore academic and career options, set goals, understand education and graduation requirements, and make informed decisions.

COA is proud to have served the academic needs of the Albemarle region since 1961. As the first comprehensive community college in North Carolina, COA continues to expand programs and services across seven counties: Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans.  Learn about our campuses in Manteo, Edenton, Elizabeth City and Barco.

COA has an open-door admissions policy. We welcome anyone who wants to benefit from postsecondary education, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

If you have questions about our admissions process, contact us at 252-335-0821 ext. 2290 or [email protected].

Campus Tours

We invite you to tour our campuses! Sign up for an in-person campus tour, or take a virtual one.

“Test Drive” COA

Looking to get started in a new career that’s hands-on and in demand? check out College of The Albemarle’s (COA) “Test Drive” programs and experience different opportunities that can take you from college to career in two years or less!