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.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and production trades.
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.
Wallace State Selma has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,027 in 2005 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 98 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Office And Administration | 79 | administrative assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 53 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Construction Trades | 29 | electrician, masonry |
| Business And Management | 24 | business management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 23 | computer and info science |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 20 | cosmetology, personal grooming |
| Production Trades | 20 | welding, tool and die tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 5 | automobile mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | drafting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and police |
Number of programs and degrees for Wallace State Selma in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 183 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 140 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 34 | 4 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 55% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 83% |
| State unknown | 17% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (334) 876-9295
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 7 |
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 | 18 | $42,565 | 24 | $41,327 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $42,565 | 24 | $41,327 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 26 | 16 | 42 |
| Basketball | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wallace State Selma Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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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