- Wallace Community College Selma is committed to create and maintain a quality educational environment that promotes and supports a student body, faculty, staff, and administration that is multicultural and diverse, and reflective of our student body and community population.
School Highlights
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma serves 2,738 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 2,738 students
- In-state tuition: $3,900
- Out-state tuition: $7,230
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 76%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 163 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
163 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of George C Wallace State Community College-Selma has grown by 79% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The George C Wallace State Community College-Selma diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,738 students
2,683 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
661 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
2,077 students
1,814 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
273 students
422 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
661 students
869 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,077 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
2%
6%
% Black
68%
26%
% White
24%
56%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
30%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,900
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,900 is less than the state average of $4,077. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,230 is more than the state average of $7,002. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,900
$4,077
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,230
$7,002
Tuition Notes
$3,000 per term (for CDL program)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
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 Administrators
School Notes
- Wallace Community College Selma is a member of the Alabama College Association, the largest system of higher education in Alabama. WCCS has 1,709 students from across Central Alabama. WCCS nursing programs (LPN & ADN) are accredited by the Alabama State Board of Nursing, and the ADN program is accredited by the National League of Nursing (NLN). WCCS offers programs under the following options - Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree and Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree & University Parallel Transfer Programs. WCCS offers (16) technical programs - Auto Body Repair, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, Auto Mechanics, Cosmetology, Drafting & Design Technology, Electrical Technology, Office Administration (Clerk Typist), Office Administration (Accounting), Information Processing (Secretarial), Information Technology, Medical Transcription, Practical Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Masonry/Building Trades, Machine Tool Technology & Welding. WCCS also offers Technical Linkage Programs (Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) programs. The Student Support Services Program funded by the federal government and the college is designed to help students whose placement scores indicate a need to strengthen Reading and English skills prior to their enrolling in selected college level courses or technical programs. Students are placed into the Student Support Services Programs following basic skills evaluation. WCCS participates in varsity competition in basketball and baseball. WCCS is a member of the Alabama Junior College Conference and the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does George C Wallace State Community College-Selma cost?
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma's tuition is approximately $3,900 for In-State students and $7,230 for Out-State students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is Marion Military Institute (21.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1101 Washington St
Marion, AL 36756
(800) 664-1842
Marion, AL 36756
(800) 664-1842
21.5 miles
Enrollment: 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Acceptance rate: 45% In-state tuition: $8,778 Out-state tuition: $14,778 Minority enrollment: 41%
5375 Ingram Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 285-5177
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 285-5177
37.3 miles
Enrollment: 1,553 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $4,752 Out-state tuition: $4,752 Minority enrollment: 59%
1225 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 420-4200
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 420-4200
39.7 miles
Enrollment: 2,772 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $3,336 Out-state tuition: $6,048 Minority enrollment: 82%
Fortis College-Montgomery
Private for-profit
3736 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 272-3857
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 272-3857
44.7 miles
Enrollment: 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Private-state tuition: $20,579 Minority enrollment: 94%
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(334) 420-4200
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 420-4200
45.9 miles
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