George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

801 Main St NW, Hanceville, AL, 35077-2000
Tel: (256)352-8000
Public | 6,318 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville serves 6,318 students (60% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body.
  • George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is the only community colleges within Cullman County, AL.
  • The nearest community college is ( miles away).

School Overview:
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 184 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 6,318 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:34 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 3,811 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 2,507 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 1% 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 1% 6%
% Black		 5% 15%
% White		 92% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $3,570 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $6,270 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Wallace State Community College is an academic and technical college which provides customized training programs for business and industry. Provide programs and services to assist individuals' transition from economic dependency to self-sufficiency. Provide instruction and activities that develop students' broad-based technical skills and occupation-specific skills including but not limited to, academic skills, computer skills and other technological competencies, problem solving and analytical skills, work ethics, interpersonal skills understanding of business principles and economic concepts, and employability skills. Wallace State offers the widest variety of health programs of any community college in Alabama. Each health science program actively seeks national accredition through their speciality organization to demonstrate the quality of our educational programs. If state or national credentialing is available, the health science program prepares students to take that exam upon program completion. Our online courses offer you convenience and flexibility by allowing you to access self-paced training whenever and wherever you want to. Complete audio narration, in-depth topic coverage, interactive simulations, hands-on exercises, video clips, animation, and graphics create enjoyable training designed to help you learn new skills rapidly.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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