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George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

Community CollegeCity: Small

About George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

Overview, location, and what makes it stand out

Wallace Community College teaches in Dothan, in the peanut country of southeast Alabama. Nursing is its largest program by a wide margin, and close to a quarter of its students transfer on to a four-year college.

Founded

1947

Location

Dothan, Alabama

Students

3,017

Institution

Community College

Known For

NursingAllied HealthHuman DevelopmentTransfer Pathways

Key Stats

A quick snapshot of what matters most

Acceptance Rate

Open

Admits all qualified applicants

Graduation Rate

35%

Below national average

In-State Tuition

$4,980

Out-of-state: $8,850

Avg Net Price

$1,170

After financial aid

SAT Average

Not required

No test scores requested

Median Earnings

$31,399

10 years after enrollment

Admissions

How competitive is getting in?

Selectivity

Open Admission

Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate

How to Apply

Test Policy

No test needed

Application Fee

Free

Early

N/A

Deadline

Rolling

Academics

How strong is the academic experience?

Student Success

Low GraduationHigh Graduation
35%

Below Average

35% complete their degree within three years

Retention

62.5%

Transfer Out

24%

Teaching Quality

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-Time

78.8%

$/Student

$7.8K

Class Size

Medium

The 35% graduation rate is below average, but 62.5% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.

Tuition & Costs

What will you actually pay?

Tuition & Fees

$4,980

In-State

/

$8,850

Out-of-State

Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals

Room & Board

No on-campus housing

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance

$9,308

After Financial Aid

$1,170

Average Net Price

Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships

Net Price (family income <$30K)

$1,199

Receive Grants

47.1%

Take Loans

0%

Don't let the $4,980 sticker price scare you. Most students pay around $1,170 after financial aid, a 77% discount. Families earning under $30K pay closer to $1,199.

Financial Aid

Who gets aid and what happens after

Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan fund their education.

While in School

47.1%

Get Grants

Free money

0%

Take Loans

Must repay

$15,816

Median Family Income

After Graduation

N/A

Median Debt at Graduation

Total federal loan balance when students graduate

N/A

Monthly Payment

N/A

Default Rate

Student Body

Diversity, gender, and enrollment

From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends George C Wallace Community College-Dothan.

Gender

72.2%

Female

/

28%

Male

Female to Male Ratio

Race & Ethnicity

51.2%
33.5%
8%
5.7%
0.9%
0.2%
White
Black
Hispanic
Multiracial
Asian
International

Enrollment

3,017

Undergraduate Students

Student Profile

N/A

Graduates

48.5%

First-Gen

23 yrs

Avg Age

29.2%

Age 25+

Women make up the majority at 72% of the student body. 48.5% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.

Campus Life

What it's like to be a student here

Campus Setting

RuralCity
City: Small

City: Small

Campus Quick Facts

3,017

Students

community

Institution

Small

Campus Size

N/A

Classification

What This College Offers

Semester calendar

Study Abroad

No

AP Credit

Yes

Teacher Cert

No

ROTC

No

Evening College

Yes

Online Programs

Yes

Job Placement

Yes

Career Counseling

Yes

Sports & Athletics

How seriously this college takes sport

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan fields 4 varsity teams with 65 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.

Division

NJCAA

Division II

Conference

Not reported

Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams

Varsity Sports

4

Biggest: Baseball

Student Athletes

65

2% of the student body

Athletes by Gender

57% / 43%

37

Men

/

28

Women

3

Men's Teams

2

Women's Teams

Biggest Teams

MenWomen
24
Baseball
22
Softball
12
Cross Country
7
Golf

After Graduation

What can you earn with this degree?

How much do graduates of George C Wallace Community College-Dothanearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.

Earnings Trajectory

$31,399

Median Earnings · 10 Years After

$28K
6yr
$29K
8yr
$31K
10yr

Popular Programs

Top 6

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$60K

133 grads

1yr Earnings

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

$26K

131 grads

1yr Earnings

Business Operations Support and Assistant Services

$26K

34 grads

1yr Earnings

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

$43K

29 grads

1yr Earnings

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

$27K

25 grads

1yr Earnings

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

$19K

17 grads

4yr Earnings

Median earnings are $31K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

How much does George C Wallace Community College-Dothan cost?
Tuition at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is $4,980 for in-state students and $8,850 for out-of-state students. Don't let the $4,980 sticker price scare you. Most students pay around $1,170 after financial aid, a 77% discount. Families earning under $30K pay closer to $1,199.
What is the graduation rate at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan?
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan has a graduation rate of 35%. The 35% graduation rate is below average, but 62.5% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
How much do George C Wallace Community College-Dothan graduates earn?
The median earnings for George C Wallace Community College-Dothan graduates is $31,399 ten years after enrollment. Median earnings are $31K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.