Wallace Community College - Selma
Wallace Community College - Selma is one of the twenty-five public 2-year colleges in Alabama. The campus is located in Selma town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,471 students attend the school. Every year 22% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Wallace Community College - Selma's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,570, and fees were $570. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,140 and $570 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students1,471 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate59% |
Nursing Programs
The program gives opportunities to students who desire to join the nursing field. The aim is to provide adequate training to develop individual knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for entry level employment in practical nursing.
The practical nursing program is offered at Wallace and Sparks campuses. After graduating from the college, the LPN may make application for the NCLEX-PN exam. The LPN program takes a total duration of 3 semesters.The applications are accepted twice a year for entry in fall and spring semesters.
Admission Requirements
It is prudent that applicants check the specific requirements of the program of their interest (the college also provide other nursing programs, such as ADN). In addition to the above, other requirements to join the college include passing of the TEAS V exam before application. The programs are approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and accredited by the NALAC
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 41 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 3 |
| Certificate | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 89 miles radius of Wallace Community College - Selma
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Trenholm State Community College
40 miles away |
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Shelton State Community College
56 miles away |
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Reid State Technical College
68 miles away |
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Coastal Alabama Community College - Monroeville
69 miles away |
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Central Alabama Community College
69 miles away |
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Lawson State Community College - Birmingham
70 miles away |
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Central Alabama Community College
70 miles away |
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Lurleen B Wallace Community College
84 miles away |
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Jefferson State Community College
85 miles away |
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East Mississippi Community College
89 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1974 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1982 - Current |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 05/01/1984 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $119/credit | |
| In State Students | $119/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $238/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $5,355 | $5,355 | $10,710 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,330 | $8,330 | $16,660 |
| BSN | 125 | $14,875 | $14,875 | $29,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 93% of Wallace Community College - Selma's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 87% | $5,478 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $1,853 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $3,813 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $4,291 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$8,450
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,229 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,432 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,006 |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
1,471
Undergrads
0
Graduates
910
Women
561
Men
56%
Full-time
44%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
73% |
|
White |
23% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Hispanic |
1% |
|
Asian |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Alabama state board of nursing.
