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Wallace State Community College is a community college situated in Hanceville, Alabama. The college has been in operation since 1966. WSCC was named after Alabama governor George C. Wallace, who helped to significantly expand the Alabama community college system. Wallace State Community College grants a number of associates degrees in varied areas of study.
WSCC enrolls more than 5,000 students every semester and offers over 50 programs of study, along with various transfer options. Wallace State Community College's campus comprises more than 40 buildings and is spread over an area of 250 acres. WSCC’s athletic teams take part in various sports like baseball, basketball, cheerleading, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball, which take part in the National Junior College Athletic Association and Division I of the Alabama Community College Conference.
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Campus Location801 Main St NW
Hanceville, AL 35077-2000
USA
Main Tel: (256) 352-8000
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
George C Wallace State Community College HighlightsWhere George C Wallace State Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, therapy and counseling, and medical adminstration.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 609 | 29 | | 1-2 year certificate | 103 | 15 | | < 1 year certificate | 61 | 6 |
Wallace State StudentsThe student enrollment at Wallace State was 5,247 in 2007 (3,734 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,700 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 | | Room and board | $ 3,300 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,400 | | Other | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid: Wallace State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 103 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 15 |
Housing and MealsWallace State provides on-campus housing for 184 of its 3,734 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (8 awarded) - Agricultural Production Operations
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (26 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (17 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (16 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (16 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (21 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
LAW (6 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (167 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (40 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (33 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (175 awarded) - Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (98 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (26 awarded) - Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (20 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (34 awarded) - Precision Metal Working
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Upholstery/Upholsterer
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (24 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (44 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION (2 awarded) - Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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