School Highlights
Lurleen B Wallace Community College serves 1,666 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 1,666 students
- In-state tuition: $4,230
- Out-state tuition: $7,620
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 26%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 148 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
148 staff
153 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lurleen B Wallace Community College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Lurleen B Wallace Community College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,666 students
1,674 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
758 students
755 students
# Part-Time Students
908 students
919 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
130 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
758 students
755 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
908 students
1,421 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
92 students
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
21%
24%
% White
74%
62%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,300
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,230 is less than the state average of $4,439. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,620 is more than the state average of $6,998. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,230
$4,439
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,620
$6,998
Tuition Notes
above includes fees
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
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: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lurleen B Wallace Community College cost?
Lurleen B Wallace Community College's tuition is approximately $4,230 for In-State students and $7,620 for Out-State students.
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