George C Wallace State Community College-Selma
About George C Wallace State Community College-Selma
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Wallace Community College Selma teaches in the Black Belt of Alabama, in the town the voting rights marches began. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1963
Location
Selma, Alabama
Students
855
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
40.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,740
Out-of-state: $8,610
Avg Net Price
$9,272
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$31,598
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
Below Average
40.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
62.6%
Transfer Out
8%
Teaching Quality
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
46.9%
$/Student
$5.9K
Class Size
Medium
The 40.6% graduation rate is below average, but 62.6% 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
$4,740
In-State
$8,610
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$7,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,175
After Financial Aid
$9,272
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$8,948
Receive Grants
37.7%
Take Loans
0%
Tuition is $4,740/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $9,272.
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 State Community College-Selma fund their education.
While in School
37.7%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$14,330
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 State Community College-Selma.
Gender
66.1%
Female
34%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
855
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
51.3%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
13.9%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 66% of the student body. 51.3% 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
Town: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
855
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 State Community College-Selma fields 3 varsity teams with 70 student athletes, about 8% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
3
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
70
8% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
63% / 37%
44
Men
26
Women
2
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of George C Wallace State Community College-Selmaearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$31,598
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$18K
204 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$67K
37 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
8 grads
Computer and Information Sciences, General
—
6 grads
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
—
5 grads
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
—
4 grads
Median earnings are $32K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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