George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	180
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	64%
On-time graduation rate	44%

Located in Hanceville, Alabama, Wallace State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Wallace State is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Alabama is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Wallace State is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Alabama state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 64% at Wallace State suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,860

Cost of attendance at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in 2022 for students from Alabama.

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Alabama's average	$10,612
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,550

Cost of attendance at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Alabama's average	$22,133
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville received on average $4,412 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,412

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	454	49%	$4,963	$2,252,988
Other Federal Grant	825	89%	$3,440	$2,838,098
State Grant/Scholarships	77	8%	$1,116	$85,961
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	190	21%	$4,068	$772,860
Total Grant & Scholarships	838	91%	$4,412	$3,696,919

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville students is 44.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.5%.

44.5%

asian 66.7% 4 students
African American 29.8% 20 students
white 44.9% 336 students
unknown 38.5% 15 students
hispanic 60.3% 38 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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