Lurleen B Wallace Community College
About Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Lurleen B Wallace Community College teaches in Andalusia, in south Alabama, and keeps dormitories. Nursing and electronics are among its largest programs.
Founded
1969
Location
Andalusia, Alabama
Students
1,097
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
41%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,190
Out-of-state: $9,060
Avg Net Price
$2,792
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$32,307
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
41% complete their degree within three years
Retention
63.5%
Transfer Out
15%
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
64.4%
$/Student
$6.4K
Class Size
Medium
The 41% graduation rate is below average, but 63.5% 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
$5,190
In-State
$9,060
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$6,986
Books & Supplies
$1,810
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,392
After Financial Aid
$2,792
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$2,054
Receive Grants
31.8%
Take Loans
0%
The total cost of attendance runs about $12,392/yr, including $6,986 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $2,792.
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 Lurleen B Wallace Community College fund their education.
While in School
31.8%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$18,213
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 Lurleen B Wallace Community College.
Gender
64.9%
Female
35%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,097
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
52%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
12.3%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 65% of the student body. 52% 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
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
1,097
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
Lurleen B Wallace Community College fields 7 varsity teams with 124 student athletes, about 11% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
124
11% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
48% / 52%
59
Men
65
Women
4
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Lurleen B Wallace Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$32,307
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$24K
132 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$66K
49 grads
1yr Earnings
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
$72K
39 grads
4yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$52K
14 grads
1yr Earnings
Forestry
—
9 grads
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
—
8 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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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.