Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Location and Contact Information
1000 Dannelly Blvd.Andalusia, AL 36420-1418
USA
Main Tel: (334) 222-6591
Web Site
The campus is in a self-contained town.
Overview
Lurleen B Wallace Community College, also known as LBWCC, is located in Andalusia, Alabama, United States. It was established in the year 1967. The main campus consists of more than 8 buildings which spread across an area of more than 150 acres of land. LBWCC also has campuses in Greenville and Opp.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College has an active student life and hosts over 15 student-run clubs and organizations including the National Technical Honor Society, Christian Student Ministries, Student Government Association, and Science & Engineering club, among others. In addition, the institution has an active Greek life and is home to several Greek organizations such as Mu Alpha Theta, Phi Theta Kappa-Mu Tau Chapter, and Phi Theta Kappa-Alpha Beta Eta Chapter.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in beauty and cosmetology, office and administration, and liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 622 |
Financial Aid
Lurleen B Wallace Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 82% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 82% | $4,425 |
| Institutional Grant | 40% | $2,377 |
| Federal Grant | 63% | $4,235 |
| Pell Grant | 62% | $3,709 |
| Other Federal Grant | 34% | $1,092 |
| State or Local Grant | 5% | $303 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Lurleen B Wallace Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Shore Community College | Scottville, MI | 1,338 |
| 2 | Oglala Lakota College | Kyle, SD | 1,531 |
| 3 | Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen, AR | 1,492 |
| 4 | Cloud County Community College | Concordia, KS | 2,126 |
| 5 | Columbia-Greene Community College | Hudson, NY | 1,839 |
| 6 | University of New Mexico-Valencia County Branch | Los Lunas, NM | 1,901 |
| 7 | National Park Community College | Hot Springs, AR | 3,603 |
| 8 | Highland Community College | Highland, KS | 2,846 |
| 9 | American Samoa Community College | Pago Pago, AS | 1,806 |
| 10 | North Central Missouri College | Trenton, MO | 1,520 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 210 | 11 |
| < 1 year certificate | 68 | 13 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 68 | 7 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 41 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 10 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,697 in 2009-2010 (1,466 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 66% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Forest Technology/Technician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Welding Technology/Welder
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage