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Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, established in 1965 and also referred to by the abbreviation of the name, LBWCC, is a coeducational, public community college located in Andalusia, Alabama, United States. LBWCC offers associate degrees in the streams of arts, science and applied science.
The campus of Lurleen B. Wallace Community College has many student clubs and organizations, including Civitan Club, Forestry Club and Interclub Council.
The athletics teams fielded by Lurleen B. Wallace Community College participate in intercollegiate basketball, softball and baseball. The college has a state of the art gym named Seth Hammet Gymnasium, and a long walking trail, which help students stay at the peak of their fitness levels throughout the year.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College can be found in Andalusia, AL (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Lurleen B Wallace Community College.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Lurleen B Wallace Community College are in liberal arts and beauty and cosmetology.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way Lurleen B Wallace Community College works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 1,592 students were enrolled in the school.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a public, two-year institution in the Alabama College System under the governance of the Alabama State Board of Education. The College offers career-oriented certificates and associate degrees, as well as university transfer courses and associate degrees. In addition, the College provides specialized training for business and industry, non-credit and continuing education, adult education and community services to the residents of its service area. With fundamental principles affirming the value of education, the freedom of teaching and learning, and the worth, dignity and personal development of each individual, the College provides an environment that emphasizes student success and achievement."
More complete details are provided below.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
1000 Dannelly Blvd.
Andalusia, AL 36420-1418
General Phone: (334) 222-6591
http://www.lbwcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 111 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 98 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 25 | cosmetology |
| Office and Administration | 19 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 18 | upholsterer, welding |
| Mechanics and Repair | 14 | industrial electronics tech, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | massage therapy |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | drafting, HVAC tech |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | child care management |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 7 | forest technology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 4 | surgical tech |
| Business and Management | 2 | accounting technology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Construction Trades | 0 | electrician |
Number of programs and degrees for Lurleen B Wallace Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 190 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 70 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 68 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Lurleen B Wallace Community College had a total enrollment of 1,592 students (1,388 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 79% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Andalusia, 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 |
| Books and supplies | $ 622 |
Financial Aid:
Lurleen B Wallace Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 898800)
Lurleen B Wallace Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 17 | $55,987 | 34 | $49,938 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $55,987 | 34 | $49,938 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 47 | 48 | 95 |
| Basketball | 21 | 21 | 42 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 27 | 27 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lurleen B Wallace Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care 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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