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George C Wallace State Community College is located in the small town of Selma, Alabama, United States. It was established in 1947 as George C. Wallace State Technical Trade School. It was renamed to George C. Wallace State Vocational Trade School in 1955 and to George C. Wallace State Technical Junior College on May 3, 1963. It became a community college in 1969 and adopted its current name. This community college offers associate degrees in various fields. The campus comprises of more than 40 buildings and spreads across an area of approximately 250 acres.
George C Wallace State Community College has officially recognized a number of student organizations such as the Art Club, Diplomats, Sigma Kappa Delta, Association of Student Practical Nursing, Student Government Association, Wallace Choir, and Society of Physics Students.
George C Wallace State Community College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and competes in the Alabama Junior College Conference.
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Campus Location3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway
Selma, AL 36703-2808
USA
Main Tel: (334) 876-9227
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma HighlightsWhere George C Wallace State Community College-Selma stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in office and administration.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- 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 | 218 | 9 | | 1-2 year certificate | 96 | 10 | | < 1 year certificate | 27 | 2 |
Wallace State Selma StudentsThe student enrollment at Wallace State Selma was 1,781 in 2007 (1,289 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% 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 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid: Wallace State Selma 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 | | 34 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 6 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (16 awarded) - Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (23 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (25 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (8 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS (102 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (92 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (51 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (18 awarded) - Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (0 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
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