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Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 94
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 41%

Located in Andalusia, Alabama, LBWCC 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 Lurleen B Wallace Community College 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.

Lurleen B Wallace Community College 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at LBWCC is reported to be 41%, 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 63% at LBWCC 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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,620

Cost of attendance at Lurleen B Wallace Community College in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,310

Cost of attendance at Lurleen B Wallace Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

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

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Lurleen B Wallace Community College received on average $6,543 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.

$6,543
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 173 62% $6,112 $1,057,292
Other Federal Grant 173 62% $6,328 $1,094,692
State Grant/Scholarships 17 6% $1,936 $32,915
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 144 52% $3,030 $436,280
Total Grant & Scholarships 239 86% $6,543 $1,563,887

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lurleen B Wallace Community College 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 Lurleen B Wallace Community College students is 41.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.0%.

41.3%

  • African American 11.1% 16 students
  • white 61.3% 152 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 5 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Lurleen B Wallace Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lurleen B Wallace Community College 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