Great Careers Start at Alpena Community College!
Alpena Community College, with campuses in Alpena and Oscoda, Michigan, offers two-year degrees, one-year certificates, a 4-year bachelor’s degree, customized training, and community education to all of Northeast Michigan. Each semester ACC attracts approximately 1,500 students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and academic goals; small class sizes, one-on-one affordable tuition, and the convenience of two campus locations along with online course offerings make ACC a great choice for all types of learners. Vocational/technical programs, distance learning programs, dual enrollment and early college programs, and cooperative 4-year university programs help students achieve their academic goals and gain employment in their chosen career fields.
Alpena Community College 2023-24 Annual Report (PDF)
Alpena Community College 2022-23 Annual Report (PDF)
Our History
Founded in 1952, Alpena Community College began by offering classes at Alpena High School as part of the K-14 school district. The first class of 23 students graduated in June 1954. The current Alpena campus was established in 1957 when 23 acres of land were granted to ACC by philanthropist Jesse H. Besser. An additional 14 acres came from the City of Alpena and the Michigan Department of Conservation. Central Hall (now Van Lare Hall) opened in 1958. Additional donations from Besser have provided a total of 700 acres that now constitute the Alpena Campus.