George C Wallace State Community College-Selma

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,810

1.6% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$1,425

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

1,935

27.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

39.1%

70 Graduates

About

George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma were General Studies (131 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (73 degrees), and Registered Nursing (37 degrees).

In 2023, 434 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma. 66.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (336 degrees), 4.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (73 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is $3,810, which is $−4,443 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is $3,810, which is $4,443 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $1,425.

In 2023, 90% of undergraduate students attending George C Wallace State Community College-Selma received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,810

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma was $3,810. The cost of tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is $−4,443 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

$1,425

2023 Value

10.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 George C Wallace State Community College-Selma had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,425. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of George C Wallace State Community College-Selma grew by 10.4%.

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 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

90% of undergraduate students at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10% with respect to 2022, when 100% 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.

Enrollment

George C Wallace State Community College-Selma had a total enrollment of 1,935 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is 535 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,400. This means that 27.6% 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 73.5% Black or African American, 19.5% White, 3% Two or More Races, 1.81% Hispanic or Latino, 0.724% Asian, and 0.207% 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 (44.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (34.4%) and White Male (9.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,935 students. The full-time enrollment at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is 535 and the part-time enrollment is 1,400. This means that 27.6% of students enrolled at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% 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

65%

2023 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 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), 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 (2023)

Black or African American
1,422 enrolled students
White
378 enrolled students
Two or More Races
58 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is 73.5% Black or African American, 19.5% White, 3% Two or More Races, 1.81% Hispanic or Latino, 0.724% Asian, and 0.207% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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 (0.0517%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 140 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 (336 degrees awarded). There were 4.6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (73 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is General Studies (131 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (73 degrees) and Registered Nursing (37 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (75 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (204 degrees), and Construction (15 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 (1,462,006 people), Medical & health services managers (162,160 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,125 people), Pharmacists (134,624 people), and Other managers (132,842 people).

The most specialized majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma in 2023 are Precision Production (75 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (204 degrees), Construction (15 degrees), Health (83 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma are Precision Production (75 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (204 degrees), Construction (15 degrees), Health (83 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,512,895 people), Elementary & secondary schools (331,839 people), Outpatient care centers (247,896 people), Offices of physicians (209,154 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (171,496 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 (2023)

General Studies
131 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
73 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
37 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma was General Studies with 131 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

147

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

287

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 147 degrees were awarded to men at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma, which is 0.512 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (287).

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 2023, 66 degrees were awarded to men at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma in Welding Technology, which is 7.33 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 107 degrees were awarded to men at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma in General Studies, which is 4.46 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 25% 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, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

Black or African American
336 degrees awarded
White
73 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is black or african american (336 degrees awarded). There were 4.6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (73 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
231 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
105 degrees awarded
White Female
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is black or african american female (231 degrees awarded). There were 2.2 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (105 degrees).

Operations

George C Wallace State Community College-Selma employs 43 No academic ranks. Most academics at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma are Female No academic rank (25), and Male No academic rank (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma are: Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, Management, with 30 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$9.82M

2023 Salaries

5.01%

growth from 2022

In 2023, George C Wallace State Community College-Selma paid a median of $9.82M in salaries, a 5.01% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0151% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.67% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.62M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, George C Wallace State Community College-Selma paid a total of $2.62M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

43 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma was No academic rank with 43 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma were Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, Management with 30 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma was Female No academic rank with 25 employees, and Male No academic rank with 18 employees.

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

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