George C Wallace State Community College-Selma

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,870
    1.57% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $8,787
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,925
    27.1% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    40.6%
    89 Graduates

    About

    George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, AL. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma were General Studies (114 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (53 degrees), and Registered Nursing (13 degrees).

    In 2024, 378 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma. 56.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (308 degrees), 5.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (55 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is $3,870, which is $−4,290 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/NontraditionalAssociates Colleges

    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is $3,870, which is $4,290 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,787.

    In 2024, 39% of undergraduate students attending George C Wallace State Community College-Selma received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $3,870
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma was $3,870. The cost of tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is $−4,290 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $8,787
    2024 Value
    517%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 George C Wallace State Community College-Selma had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,787. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of George C Wallace State Community College-Selma grew by 517%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,000
    Room and Board
    $7,400
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma was of $11,000 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 48.6% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $7,400. The cost of books and supplies increased by 196% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    39%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    39% of undergraduate students at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 56.7% with respect to 2023, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    George C Wallace State Community College-Selma had a total enrollment of 1,925 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is 522 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,403. This means that 27.1% of students enrolled at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.4% Black or African American, 18.6% White, 2.91% Two or More Races, 1.92% Hispanic or Latino, 0.312% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.312% Asian.

    Students enrolled at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (44.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (35.5%) and White Male (9.27%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    27.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,925 students. The full-time enrollment at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is 522 and the part-time enrollment is 1,403. This means that 27.1% of students enrolled at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    63%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), George C Wallace State Community College-Selma had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      1,452 enrolled students
    2. White
      358 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      56 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is 75.4% Black or African American, 18.6% White, 2.91% Two or More Races, 1.92% Hispanic or Latino, 0.312% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.312% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1 students (0.0519%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 48 more women than men received degrees from George C Wallace State Community College-Selma. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is black or african american (308 degrees awarded). There were 5.6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (55 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is General Studies (114 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (53 degrees) and Registered Nursing (13 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (67 degrees awarded), Construction (42 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (167 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Other managers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma are Other managers (64,476 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (62,401 people), Construction managers (50,537 people), Software developers (41,345 people), and Chief executives & legislators (22,951 people).

    The most specialized majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma in 2024 are Precision Production (67 degrees awarded), Construction (42 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (167 degrees), Engineering Technologies (10 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma are Precision Production (67 degrees awarded), Construction (42 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (167 degrees), Engineering Technologies (10 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma are Elementary & secondary schools (125,584 people), Construction (120,570 people), Computer Systems Design (64,659 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (45,260 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (35,050 people).

    The most specialized majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma are Precision Production (67 degrees awarded), Construction (42 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (167 degrees), Engineering Technologies (10 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by George C Wallace State Community College-Selma.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Welding Technology
      66 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      41 degrees awarded
    3. Electrician
      13 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma was Welding Technology with 66 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    165
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    213
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 165 degrees were awarded to men at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma, which is 0.775 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (213).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 62 degrees were awarded to men at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma in Welding Technology, which is 12.4 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 85 degrees were awarded to men at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma in General Studies, which is 2.93 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    29%
    100% Completion Time
    39%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 29% of students graduating from George C Wallace State Community College-Selma completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      308 degrees awarded
    2. White
      55 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      6 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is black or african american (308 degrees awarded). There were 5.6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (55 degrees).

    0.265% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      299 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      231 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      221 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is black or african american female (299 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (231 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, George C Wallace State Community College-Selma had a total salary expenditure of 25.9M. George C Wallace State Community College-Selma employs 44 No academic ranks. Most academics at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma are Female No academic rank (25), and Male No academic rank (19).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma are: Office and Administrative Support, with 33 employees, Management, with 31 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $10.9M
    2024 Salaries
    11.1%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, George C Wallace State Community College-Selma paid a median of $10.9M in salaries, which represents 42.2% of their overall expenditure ($25.9M) and a 11.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.01% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.0151% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $2.87M
    Instructional Salaries
    44
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, George C Wallace State Community College-Selma paid a total of $2.87M to 44 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma were Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees, Management with 31 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees.

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