Lurleen B Wallace Community College

1000 Dannelly Blvd.
Andalusia, AL 36420
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School Highlights

Lurleen B Wallace Community College serves 1,784 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 39%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty73 staff75 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lurleen B Wallace Community College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Lurleen B Wallace Community College diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has grown by 33% over five years.
Total Enrollment1,784 students1,808 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio24:129:1
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# Full-Time Students880 students869 students
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# Part-Time Students904 students939 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
3%
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% Black
20%
26%
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% White
72%
61%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
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Diversity Score0.440.56
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College Completion Rate
35%
22%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,300$29,500
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $4,230 is more than the state average of $4,077. 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 $7,206. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,230$4,077
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,620$7,206
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Tuition Notesabove includes fees
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%92%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Lurleen B Wallace Community College is Lurleen B Wallace Community College (Andalusia - 36420) (1.5 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 1,784 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,230
  • Out-state tuition: $7,620
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 28%
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Did You Know?
For Alabama public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,077 per year for in-state students and $7,206 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,921 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Alabama community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Alabama is Chattahoochee Valley Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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