School Highlights
Lurleen B Wallace Community College serves 1,816 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,816 students
- In-state tuition: $4,230
- Out-state tuition: $7,620
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 148 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
(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
148 staff
153 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lurleen B Wallace Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lurleen B Wallace Community College diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,816 students
1,846 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
763 students
758 students
# Part-Time Students
1,053 students
1,088 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
130 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
763 students
758 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,053 students
1,147 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
92 students
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
20%
25%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
2%
6%
% White
3%
5%
% Hawaiian
70%
57%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.413%
0.2748%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3913%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,300
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,230 is more than the state average of $4,077. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,620 is more than the state average of $7,206. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,230
$4,077
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,620
$7,206
Tuition Notes
above includes fees
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
90%
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 Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lurleen B Wallace Community College cost?
Lurleen B Wallace Community College's tuition is approximately $4,230 for In-State students and $7,620 for Out-State students.
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