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George C Wallace State Community College - Selma, Alabama

Overview of George C Wallace State Community College - Selma

Wallace State Selma is found in Selma, Alabama. Selma 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 Selma.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in office and administration and production trades.

Wallace State Selma Selectivity

Wallace State Selma accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Wallace State Selma has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 2,027 in 2005 at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Wallace State Selma

George C Wallace State Community College - Selma
3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway
Selma, AL 36703-2808
General Phone: (334) 876-9227
Admissions Phone: (334) 876-9295
Financial Aid Phone: (334) 876-9296
http://www.wccs.edu

Wallace State Selma Programs and Degrees (2005)

Wallace State Selma awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine98registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant
Office And Administration79administrative assistant
Liberal Arts53general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Construction Trades29electrician, masonry
Business And Management24business management
Computer Science And Engineering23computer and info science
Beauty And Cosmetology20cosmetology, personal grooming
Production Trades20welding, tool and die tech
Mechanics And Repair5automobile mechanics
Engineering Technician4drafting
Security And Law Enforcement2criminal justice and police

Number of programs and degrees for Wallace State Selma in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1839
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years14010
Award of less than 1 academic year344

Wallace State Selma Student Body

In 2005, Wallace State Selma had a total enrollment of 2,027 students (1,478 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White45%
Black55%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Other Races0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1924%
20-2120%
22-2414%
25-2912%
30-349%
35-397%
40-497%
50-642%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Alabama83%
State unknown17%

Wallace State Selma Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time51 %
Part-Time50 %

Wallace State Selma Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Selma, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Wallace State Selma Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (334) 876-9295

Wallace State Selma Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,700
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,800
Books and supplies$ 1,400

Financial Aid:
Wallace State Selma participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 569900)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (334) 876-9296

Wallace State Selma Faculty

Wallace State Selma has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1317
Non-tenured, but on tenure track57

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year18$42,56524$41,327
All faculty totalacademic year18$42,56524$41,327

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

Wallace State Selma Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total261642
Basketball121628
Baseball14014

Wallace State Selma Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Mason/Masonry

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

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Wallace State Selma Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Wallace State Selma Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Wallace State Selma % of degrees in office and administration
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Wallace State Selma Female % of student body
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Wallace State Selma % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Wallace State Selma % of degrees in construction trades
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Wallace State Selma % of students from other states
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Wallace State Selma % of degrees in production trades
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Wallace State Selma Minority % of student body
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Wallace State Selma % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Wallace State Selma Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement 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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