- Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a public community college with campuses in Andalusia, Greenville, Opp, and Luverne, Alabama. As of the fall 2010 semester, the college has an enrollment of 1,790 students across all campuses. The college was founded in 1969 and named for Governor Lurleen Burns Wallace.
School Highlights
Lurleen B Wallace Community College serves 2,062 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,062 students
- In-state tuition: $4,230
- Out-state tuition: $7,620
- Acceptance Rate: 99%
- Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
- Minority enrollment: 30%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
(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
1965
Campus Size
160 acres
Total Faculty
72 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Teaching. Learning. Growing. Enriching.
Student Body
The student population of Lurleen B Wallace Community College has grown by 23% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Lurleen B Wallace Community College diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,062 students
2,097 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
744 students
737 students
# Part-Time Students
1,318 students
1,360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,062 students
1,828 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
744 students
737 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,318 students
1,593 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
92 students
460 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
19%
27%
% White
70%
55%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.62
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,300
$29,600
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,230 is more than the state average of $4,029. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,620 is more than the state average of $6,906. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,230
$4,029
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,620
$6,906
Tuition Notes
above includes fees
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
91%
Acceptance Rate
99%
93%
Source: 2025 (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.
What is the acceptance rate of Lurleen B Wallace Community College?
The acceptance rate of Lurleen B Wallace Community College is 99%, which is higher than the state average of 93%.
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