School Overview
Established in 1966, Wallace State Community College is two-year higher education institution located in Hanceville, Alabama. The college was named after former Alabama governor George C. Wallace and offers a large selection of 2-year associate’s degrees Wallace State offers over 50 programs in technical, academic, and health related fields. Total annual enrollment at the school is roughly 6,000 students.
Wallace State Community College and Athens State University formed a partnership which allows students to complete higher-level classes sponsored by Athens State University at the Wallace State Community College campus in Hanceville.
The college is accredited to award Associate’s of Applied Science (A.S.S.) degree by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Many of the college’s programs are individual accredited.
General Information
| General Phone: | (256) 352-8000 |
| Website URL: | www.wallacestate.edu |
| Type of Institution: | 2-year public |
| Awards Offered: | 1 year certificate 2 year certificate AA/AS degree |
| Campus setting: | Rural: Fringe |
| On-campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 7,926 (7,926 undergraduate) |
| Ratio of students to faculty: | 25 to 1 |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $3,570 | +32.22% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,500 | $1,600 | +6.67% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 | 0.00% |
| Other | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,700 | $2,700 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $5,300 | $5,300 | $5,300 | $5,300 | 0.00% |
| Other | $5,300 | $5,300 | $5,300 | $5,300 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,200 | $11,170 | +9.51% |
| In-state Off Campus | $14,700 | $14,700 | $14,800 | $15,770 | +6.55% |
| In-state with Family | $4,100 | $4,100 | $4,200 | $5,170 | +23.10% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 794 | 77% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 794 | 77% | $2,481,687 | $3,126 |
| • Federal grants | 620 | 60% | $1,992,582 | $3,214 |
| • Pell grants | 590 | 58% | $1,955,832 | $3,315 |
| • Other federal grants | 98 | 10% | $36,750 | $375 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 22 | 2% | $42,240 | $1,920 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 441 | 43% | $446,865 | $1,013 |
| Student loan financial aid | 430 | 42% | $1,152,299 | $2,680 |
| • Federal student loans | 430 | 42% | $1,152,299 | $2,680 |
| • Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | – | – | – | 769 | 226 |
| Agriculture | – | – | – | – | 4 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | – | – | – | – | 4 |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | – | – | – | 23 | – |
| Accounting Technology/technician and Bookkeeping | – | – | – | – | – |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Programs | – | – | – | 15 | – |
| Business Administration and Management | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Business/commerce | – | – | – | 6 | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | – | – | – | 14 | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | – | – | – | 14 | – |
| Engineering Technology | – | – | – | 19 | 1 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/technician | – | – | – | 12 | 1 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 7 | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | – | – | – | 438 | 153 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | – | – | – | – | 12 |
| Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician | – | – | – | 27 | – |
| Dental Assisting/assistant | – | – | – | 17 | 1 |
| Dental Hygiene/hygienist | – | – | – | 26 | – |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | – | – | – | 21 | – |
| Electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic Technology/technologist | – | – | – | 3 | 1 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) | – | – | – | 6 | 37 |
| Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician | – | – | – | 18 | 14 |
| Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training | – | – | – | – | 32 |
| Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage | – | – | – | – | 12 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/science – Radiation Therapist | – | – | – | – | – |
| Medical Transcription/transcriptionist | – | – | – | – | 20 |
| Medical/clinical Assistant | – | – | – | 19 | – |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | – | – | – | 22 | – |
| Pharmacy Technician/assistant | – | – | – | 6 | 20 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/assistant | – | – | – | 32 | – |
| Radiologic Technology/science – Radiographer | – | – | – | 27 | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | – | – | – | 182 | – |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist | – | – | – | – | – |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/assistant | – | – | – | 22 | – |
| Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling | – | – | – | 10 | 4 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | – | – | – | 25 | – |
| Criminal Justice/police Science | – | – | – | 25 | – |
| Fire Services Administration | – | – | – | – | – |
| Legal and Law Studies | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Legal Assistant/paralegal | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | – | – | 193 | – |
| General Studies | – | – | – | 183 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | – | – | – | 10 | – |
| Mechanics and Repairers | – | – | – | 10 | 27 |
| Autobody/collision and Repair Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 5 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 10 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 9 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/technician | – | – | – | 10 | – |
| Personal and Culinary Services | – | – | – | 11 | 27 |
| Cosmetology/cosmetologist | – | – | – | – | 27 |
| Culinary Arts/chef Training | – | – | – | 11 | – |
| Precision Production Trades | – | – | – | 10 | 14 |
| Precision Metal Working, Other | – | – | – | – | 9 |
| Tool and Die Technology/technician | – | – | – | 10 | 1 |
| Upholstery/upholsterer | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Welding Technology/welder | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Airline/commercial/professional Pilot and Flight Crew | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Design and Visual Communications | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Work and Family Studies | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/management | – | – | – | – | – |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (256) 352-8000 |
| Website: | www.wallacestate.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.wallacestate.edu/Admissions/Apply-Online |
| Address: | 801 Main St NW, Hanceville, AL 35077-2000 |
| Setting: | Town: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,985 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,628 (53% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $4,800 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $8,730 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 79% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,457 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 5 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Construction Trades | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 5 | 2 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 12 | 14 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 9 | 2 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 5 | 2 | |||
| Precision Production | 5 | 1 | |||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 48 | 34 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $4,800 |
| Out-of-state | $8,730 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 739 | 79% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 641 | 69% | $5,457 |
| Student loan aid | 249 | 27% | $5,035 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,944 | 58% | $5,071 |
| Federal student loans | 1,410 | 28% | $5,774 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 4,985 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,985 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Assisting (DA)
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
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