- George C. Wallace Community College, a comprehensive community college, seeks to provide accessible quality educational opportunities, promote economic growth, and enhance the quality of life of its constituents.
School Highlights
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan serves 5,259 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 5,259 students
- In-state tuition: $3,960
- Out-state tuition: $7,350
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 340 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
340 staff
158 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of George C Wallace Community College-Dothan has grown by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The George C Wallace Community College-Dothan diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,259 students
2,683 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1

# Full-Time Students
1,509 students
869 students

# Part-Time Students
3,750 students
1,814 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
525 students
422 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,509 students
869 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,750 students
2,077 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
30 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
1%
2%

% Hispanic
6%
6%

% Black
30%
26%

% White
57%
56%

% Hawaiian
n/a
2%

% Two or more races
4%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%

% Unknown races
1%
3%


Diversity Score
0.58
0.61

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.294%
0.2897%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,400
$29,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,960 is less than the state average of $4,077. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,350 is more than the state average of $7,002. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,960
$4,077

Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,350
$7,002

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
90%

Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Wallace Community college is founding a Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) to strengthen faculty capabilities in utilizing technology in the teaching/learning process. It will provide training and support for faculty, with a focus on strengthening skills in the use of technology. Structured as a multi-service resource facility, the CIE will support faculty revising and developing curricula and course materials and assessing their efforts to integrate technology into instruction. Wallace Community College offers student activities, programs, and services that promote leadership, academic support, and social and cultural experiences. Wallace Community College awards financial assistance on a continuous basis for the entire year for the campus-based programs (FWS, FSEOG, and ASAP. The primary purpose of student financial assistance programs at Wallace Community College is to assist students with meeting the cost of their education. Eligibility for grants is based on financial need.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does George C Wallace Community College-Dothan cost?
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan's tuition is approximately $3,960 for In-State students and $7,350 for Out-State students.
What is George C Wallace Community College-Dothan's ranking?
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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