George C Wallace State Community College-Selma

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,690

7.52% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$2,247

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,627

29.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

35.3%

98 Graduates

About

George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, AL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma were General Studies (127 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (72 degrees), and Registered Nursing (49 degrees).

In 2021, 429 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma. 61.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (365 degrees), 6.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (54 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is $3,690, which is $−4,278 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is $3,690, which is $−4,278 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,247.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending George C Wallace State Community College-Selma received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,690

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma was $3,690. The cost of tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is $−4,278 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of George C Wallace State Community College-Selma (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$2,247

2021 Value

56.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 George C Wallace State Community College-Selma had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,247. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of George C Wallace State Community College-Selma grew by 56.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of George C Wallace State Community College-Selma (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$7,400

Room and Board

$2,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma was of $7,400 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

91% of undergraduate students at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 11% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

George C Wallace State Community College-Selma had a total enrollment of 1,627 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is 480 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,147. This means that 29.5% 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 74.2% Black or African American, 21% White, 1.72% Two or More Races, 1.35% Hispanic or Latino, 0.553% Asian, 0.0615% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0615% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (42.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (33.3%) and White Male (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,627 students. The full-time enrollment at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is 480 and the part-time enrollment is 1,147. This means that 29.5% of students enrolled at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2021 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 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), George C Wallace State Community College-Selma had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
1,207 enrolled students
White
342 enrolled students
Two or More Races
28 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is 74.2% Black or African American, 21% White, 1.72% Two or More Races, 1.35% Hispanic or Latino, 0.553% Asian, 0.0615% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0615% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 8 students (0.492%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 95 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 (365 degrees awarded). There were 6.76 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (54 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is General Studies (127 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (72 degrees) and Registered Nursing (49 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Construction (38 degrees awarded), Precision Production (52 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (199 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,340,581 people), Medical & health services managers (150,331 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,471 people), Pharmacists (131,906 people), and Other managers (120,753 people).

The most specialized majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma in 2021 are Construction (38 degrees awarded), Precision Production (52 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (199 degrees), Engineering Technologies (12 degrees), and Health (112 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma are Construction (38 degrees awarded), Precision Production (52 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (199 degrees), Engineering Technologies (12 degrees), and Health (112 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,471,657 people), Elementary & secondary schools (320,701 people), Outpatient care centers (224,160 people), Offices of physicians (198,752 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (162,132 people).

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 (2021)

General Studies
127 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
72 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
49 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma was General Studies with 127 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

167

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

262

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 167 degrees were awarded to men at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma, which is 0.637 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (262).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma in Welding Technology, which is 6.43 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 88 degrees were awarded to men at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma in General Studies, which is 2.26 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 26% 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, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

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

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (38.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is Female and Black or African American (38.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
365 degrees awarded
White
54 degrees awarded
Asian
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is black or african american (365 degrees awarded). There were 6.76 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (54 degrees).

0.466% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
220 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
145 degrees awarded
White Female
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is black or african american female (220 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (145 degrees).

Operations

George C Wallace State Community College-Selma employs 40 No academic ranks. Most academics at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma are Female No academic rank (24), and Male No academic rank (16).

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 20 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.07M - Federal
$2.13M - State
$125k - Local

As of 2021, George C Wallace State Community College-Selma received $1.07M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.13M from state grants and contracts, and $125k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$9.35M

2021 Salaries

1.67%

decline from 2020

In 2021, George C Wallace State Community College-Selma paid a median of $9.35M in salaries, a 1.67% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.29M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, George C Wallace State Community College-Selma paid a total of $2.29M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

33 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma was No academic rank with 40 employees.

In 2021, 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 20 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma was Female No academic rank with 24 employees, and Male No academic rank with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma.