- 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 4,044 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 4,044 students
- In-state tuition: $3,960
- Out-state tuition: $7,350
- Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- 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 136 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1949
Total Faculty
136 staff
72 staff
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of George C Wallace Community College-Dothan has grown by 9% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The George C Wallace Community College-Dothan diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,044 students
2,097 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
1,193 students
737 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
2,851 students
1,360 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,044 students
1,828 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,193 students
737 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,851 students
1,593 students
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
30%
27%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
56%
55%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.62
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
29%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,400
$29,600
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,960 is less than the state average of $4,029. 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 $6,906. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,960
$4,029
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,350
$6,906
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Tuition Notes
$129 per semester hour (in-state). Out-of-state tuition is two times the in-state rate.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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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Quick Facts
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(334) 347-2623
Enterprise, AL 36330
(334) 347-2623
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