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George C Wallace State Community College, Alabama

Overview of George C Wallace State Community College

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.

Areas of Study

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

Wallace State Selectivity

Wallace State accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 5,155 in 2005 at Wallace State.

Student Life

The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Wallace State

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Wallace State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine339registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Medical Assistant And Technician169radiation therapist, dental hygienist, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech, dental assistant, pharmacy tech
Liberal Arts123general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Mechanics And Repair60industrial electronics tech, autobody repair, HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics
Medical Adminstration42medical records tech, medical transcription
Production Trades36tool and die tech, precision metal working, upholsterer, welding
Office And Administration30administrative assistant, general office occupations
Therapy And Counseling29physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling
Security And Law Enforcement27criminal justice and police, fire services administration
Computer Science And Engineering19computer and info science
Beauty And Cosmetology19cosmetology
Engineering Technician15drafting
Business And Management14business management, business, accounting technology
Law13legal assistant
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy11occupational therapist assistant
Family And Social Work11child care management, foodservice management
Transportation5commercial pilot and flight crew
Agricultural Science And Management5agricultural production

Number of programs and degrees for Wallace State in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree74230
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years19015
Award of less than 1 academic year355

Wallace State Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White96%
Black3%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1928%
20-2120%
22-2413%
25-2911%
30-348%
35-396%
40-497%
50-643%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Alabama91%
Tennessee1%

Wallace State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time43 %

Wallace State Room and Board (2005)

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.

Wallace State Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (256) 352-8128

Wallace State Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Wallace State has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured4055
Non-tenured, but on tenure track515

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year45$43,24768$42,268
All faculty totalacademic year45$43,24768$42,268

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankshort term0*2*
All faculty totalshort term0*2*

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

Wallace State Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total6653119
Basketball161329
Baseball23023
Track11718
All Other Sports163349

Wallace State Degree Programs (2005)

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

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Wallace State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Wallace State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Wallace State % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Wallace State Number of students
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Wallace State Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Wallace State % of degrees in medical adminstration
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Wallace State Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Wallace State Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Wallace State % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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