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Lurleen B Wallace Community College can be found in Andalusia, Alabama (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 most common majors at the school are in nursing and emergency medicine, personal services, and beauty and cosmetology.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 1,457 students were enrolled in Lurleen B Wallace Community College.
The school 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, 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 associate degrees, certificates, and university transfer associate degrees and courses. 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
Admissions Phone: (334) 881-2271
Financial Aid Phone: (334) 881-2272
Lurleen B Wallace Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 123 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 110 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 27 | cosmetology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 27 | industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | HVAC tech, drafting |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 14 | surgical tech |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 8 | upholsterer, welding |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Business And Management | 5 | accounting technology |
| Construction Trades | 2 | electrician |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | forest technology |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | child care management |
Number of programs and degrees for Lurleen B Wallace Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 194 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 128 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 25 | 12 |
In 2005, Lurleen B Wallace Community College had a total enrollment of 1,457 students (1,086 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 93% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 16 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (334) 881-2271
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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (334) 881-2272
Lurleen B Wallace Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 19 | $48,750 | 30 | $43,062 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $48,750 | 30 | $43,062 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 56 | 102 |
| Basketball | 21 | 24 | 45 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 32 | 32 |
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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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