- Wallace State Community College offers a variety of degrees and programs in an attempt to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of the students within the service area of the College. Wallace State Community College is authorized to offer programs leading to the Associate in Arts Degree, Associate in Science Degree, and Associate in Applied Science Degree. Certificate programs are also offered in certain subject areas.
School Highlights
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville serves 6,424 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 6,424 students
- In-state tuition: $4,260
- Out-state tuition: $7,650
- Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
- Minority enrollment: 23%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 201 teachers has declined by 44% over five years.
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
201 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
4
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville has grown by 34% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville diversity score of 0.39 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 28% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,424 students
2,097 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
2,466 students
737 students
# Part-Time Students
3,958 students
1,360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
408 students
321 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,466 students
737 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,958 students
1,593 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
460 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
7%
27%
% White
77%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
45%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,800
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,260 is more than the state average of $4,029. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,650 is more than the state average of $6,906. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,260
$4,029
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,650
$6,906
Tuition Notes
$2,088 for 12 credit hours
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$10,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,625
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
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: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville cost?
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville's tuition is approximately $4,260 for In-State students and $7,650 for Out-State students.
What is George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville's ranking?
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Largest student body and Highest completion rates.
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