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Wallace State is found in Hanceville, Alabama. 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 nursing and emergency medicine.
Wallace State accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 5,155 in 2005 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
Admissions Phone: (256) 352-8128
Financial Aid Phone: (256) 352-8182
http://www.wallacestate.edu
Wallace State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 339 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 169 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech, dental assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Liberal Arts | 123 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 60 | industrial electronics tech, autobody repair, HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Medical Adminstration | 42 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Production Trades | 36 | tool and die tech, precision metal working, upholsterer, welding |
| Office And Administration | 30 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Therapy And Counseling | 29 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 27 | criminal justice and police, fire services administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | computer and info science |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 19 | cosmetology |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | drafting |
| Business And Management | 14 | business management, business, accounting technology |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | child care management, foodservice management |
| Transportation | 5 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 5 | agricultural production |
Number of programs and degrees for Wallace State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 742 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 190 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 35 | 5 |
In 2005, Wallace State had a total enrollment of 5,155 students (3,738 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 91% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Wallace State offers campus housing for 199 of its 3,738 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hanceville, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (256) 352-8128
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 | $ 1,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Wallace State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 787100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (256) 352-8182
Wallace State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 40 | 55 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 45 | $43,247 | 68 | $42,268 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $43,247 | 68 | $42,268 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 66 | 53 | 119 |
| Basketball | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 33 | 49 |
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
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 medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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