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Wallace State Community College, also known as WSCC, is a community college located in Hanceville, Alabama. The college has provided students with quality and affordable education since 1966. The college is named after Alabama governor George C. Wallace, who significantly expanded Alabama's community college system. WSCC grants a variety of associate degrees in diverse areas of study.
The college enrolls more than 5,000 students every semester. It offers more than 50 programs of study and an unlimited number of transfer options. WSCC’s campus consists of more than 40 buildings and is spread across an area of 250 acres. Wallace State’s sports teams are nicknamed the Lions. They participate in Division I of the Alabama Community College Conference, and the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Wallace State is found in Hanceville, AL. Hanceville is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Wallace State.
The school is known for its programs in nutrition and exercise therapy.
Wallace State accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 5,247 in 2007 at Wallace State.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
George C Wallace State Community College
801 Main St NW
Hanceville, AL 35077-2000
General Phone: (256) 352-8000
http://www.wallacestate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 175 | health diagnostic professions, dental hygienist, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical lab tech, dental assistant, medical assistant, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 167 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 98 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Therapy And Counseling | 44 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Mechanics And Repair | 40 | industrial electronics tech, HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Production Trades | 34 | tool and die tech, precision metal working, upholsterer, welding |
| Medical Administration | 33 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 26 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 26 | cosmetology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 24 | criminal justice and police, fire services administration |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | child care management, foodservice management |
| Office And Administration | 20 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 17 | business, business management, accounting technology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | drafting |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 8 | agricultural production |
| Law | 6 | legal assistant |
| Transportation | 2 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
Number of programs and degrees for Wallace State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 609 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 103 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 61 | 6 |
In 2007, Wallace State had a total enrollment of 5,247 students (3,734 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 98% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
Wallace State offers campus housing for 184 of its 3,734 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hanceville, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 |
| Room and board | $ 3,300 |
| Room charge | $ 1,550 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid:
Wallace State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 787100)
Wallace State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 64 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 44 | $54,086 | 73 | $51,981 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $54,086 | 73 | $51,981 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 64 | 53 | 117 |
| Track | 22 | 7 | 29 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Basketball | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 41 | 52 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
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)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Precision Metal Working, Other
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wallace State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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 Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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