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George C Wallace Community College Dothan

George C Wallace Community College Dothan

George C. Wallace Community College, also known as Wallace Community College or WCC, is a two-year, comprehensive college located in southeast Alabama, United States. It was established in 1947 by the Alabama Regional Trade School Act. The college operates campuses in Dothan, Eufaula, and Fort Rucker, Alabama. In 1955, the name of the institution was changed to George C. Wallace State Vocational Trade School, and in 1963 it became George C. Wallace State Technical Junior College. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.

WCC fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. The College also hosts several clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. Some of the clubs are the Art club, Phi Beta Lambda Honor Society, the Athletics Club, and the Wallace Choir.

Overview of George C Wallace Community College Dothan

Wallace Community College Dothan is located in Dothan, AL (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Wallace Community College Dothan is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.

Wallace Community College Dothan Selectivity

Wallace Community College Dothan is an open-admission school.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Wallace Community College Dothan had 3,707 enrolled students in 2007.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Wallace Community College Dothan

George C Wallace Community College Dothan
1141 Wallace Drive
Dothan, AL 36303-9234
General Phone: (334) 983-3521
http://www.wallace.edu

Wallace Community College Dothan Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine209registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Liberal Arts110general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Medical Support And Technology49respiratory care tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist, opticianry, medical lab tech
Mechanics And Repair45small engine mechanics, industrial electronics tech, autobody repair, aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance, industrial mechanics, avionics maintenance
Office And Administration38administrative assistant
Engineering Technician36drafting, HVAC tech, automotive tech
Construction Trades29electrician, masonry, plumbing
Beauty And Cosmetology27cosmetology
Family And Social Work22child care management
Therapy And Counseling19physical therapist assistant
Production Trades11cabinetmaking, welding, tool and die tech
Computer Science And Engineering6computer and info science
Transportation1commercial pilot and flight crew

Number of programs and degrees for Wallace Community College Dothan in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree43524
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years10922
Award of less than 1 academic year585

Wallace Community College Dothan Student Body

In 2007, Wallace Community College Dothan had a total enrollment of 3,707 students (2,533 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White69%
Black27%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1921%
20-2118%
22-2414%
25-2914%
30-349%
35-398%
40-499%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Alabama90%
State unknown7%
Florida1%
Georgia1%

Wallace Community College Dothan Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %
Part-Time36 %

Wallace Community College Dothan Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Dothan, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Wallace Community College Dothan Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,700
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,830
Books and supplies$ 1,900

Financial Aid:
Wallace Community College Dothan participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 101800)

Wallace Community College Dothan Faculty

Wallace Community College Dothan has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured4950
Non-tenured, but on tenure track424

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year2*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year2*0*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year51$53,78573$50,254
All faculty totalacademic year51$53,78573$50,254

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Wallace Community College Dothan Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total412566
Baseball33033
All Other Sports82533

Wallace Community College Dothan Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

Wallace Community College Dothan Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Wallace Community College Dothan Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 11%Wallace Community College Dothan Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Wallace Community College Dothan % of degrees in office and administration
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Wallace Community College Dothan Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Wallace Community College Dothan % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Wallace Community College Dothan Number of students
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 20%Wallace Community College Dothan Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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