- 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 1,925 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,925 students
- In-state tuition: $3,900
- Out-state tuition: $7,230
- Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
- Minority enrollment: 78%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1965
Total Faculty
61 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Bridges to the Future
Student Body
The student population of George C Wallace State Community College-Selma has grown by 46% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The George C Wallace State Community College-Selma diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has grown by 59% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,925 students
2,097 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
522 students
737 students
# Part-Time Students
1,403 students
1,360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,925 students
1,828 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
522 students
737 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,403 students
1,593 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
71%
27%
% White
22%
55%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.45
0.62
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,900
$29,600
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,900 is less than the state average of $4,029. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,230 is more than the state average of $6,906. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,900
$4,029
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,230
$6,906
Tuition Notes
$3,000 per term (for CDL program)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
91%
Sports
School Mascot
Patriots
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
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