George C Wallace State Community College-Selma

3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway
Selma, AL 36702
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • Wallace Community College Selma is committed to create and maintain a quality educational environment that promotes and supports a student body, faculty, staff, and administration that is multicultural and diverse, and reflective of our student body and community population.

School Highlights

George C Wallace State Community College-Selma serves 1,627 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 95%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,627 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,900
  • Out-state tuition: $7,230
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

George C Wallace State Community College-Selma ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 163 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
163 staff
153 staff
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Student Body

The student population of George C Wallace State Community College-Selma has grown by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The George C Wallace State Community College-Selma diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,627 students
1,846 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
480 students
758 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,147 students
1,088 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of George C Wallace State Community College-Selma.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
123 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
480 students
758 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,147 students
1,147 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
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% Asian
67%
25%
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% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
1%
6%
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% White
2%
5%
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% Hawaiian
28%
57%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
Diversity Score
0.47
0.60
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3525%
0.2748%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3913%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,900
$29,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,900 is less than the state average of $4,077. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,230 is more than the state average of $7,206. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,900
$4,077
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,230
$7,206
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
90%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in George C Wallace State Community College-Selma and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Wallace Community College Selma is a member of the Alabama College Association, the largest system of higher education in Alabama. WCCS has 1,709 students from across Central Alabama. WCCS nursing programs (LPN & ADN) are accredited by the Alabama State Board of Nursing, and the ADN program is accredited by the National League of Nursing (NLN). WCCS offers programs under the following options - Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree and Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree & University Parallel Transfer Programs. WCCS offers (16) technical programs - Auto Body Repair, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, Auto Mechanics, Cosmetology, Drafting & Design Technology, Electrical Technology, Office Administration (Clerk Typist), Office Administration (Accounting), Information Processing (Secretarial), Information Technology, Medical Transcription, Practical Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Masonry/Building Trades, Machine Tool Technology & Welding. WCCS also offers Technical Linkage Programs (Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) programs. The Student Support Services Program funded by the federal government and the college is designed to help students whose placement scores indicate a need to strengthen Reading and English skills prior to their enrolling in selected college level courses or technical programs. Students are placed into the Student Support Services Programs following basic skills evaluation. WCCS participates in varsity competition in basketball and baseball. WCCS is a member of the Alabama Junior College Conference and the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does George C Wallace State Community College-Selma cost?
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma's tuition is approximately $3,900 for In-State students and $7,230 for Out-State students.
What is George C Wallace State Community College-Selma's ranking?
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,627 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,900
  • Out-state tuition: $7,230
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Dallas County, AL private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,571 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Dallas County, AL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Dallas County, AL is George C Wallace State Community College-Selma. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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