Wallace Community College - Dothan
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCC) is a 2-year college that offers various Associate's Degree programs. It only offers undergraduate programs and is considered to be a small college. The campus itself is small, but it offers many opportunities for students who are attending the institution. This college was established in 1949 through the efforts of former Alabama Governor George C. Wallace. The college was named after the former Governor's father who shares the same name. In 2008, George C Wallace Community College was recognized as one of the top 50 fastest growing public 2-year colleges by Community College Week, and it continues to grow to this day.
The college is fully accredited and has earned a stellar reputation in the area. It has a very highly-regarded nursing program that offers various degrees. Students can choose to pursue the LPN program, ADN or LPN to ADN program. The student to faculty ratio of this college is 17:1, and this gives the school the opportunity to give the students a lot of personal attention. The school has an open admission policy, and there is no on-campus housing to speak of. Students can participate in many extracurricular programs at this school, as well.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students4,645 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate66% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 20 | 107 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 71 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/2000 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1978 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 05/01/1996 - 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, 91% of Wallace Community College - Dothan's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 65% | $5,293 |
Other Federal Grant | 10% | $1,873 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 9% | $3,107 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $5,122 |
Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
Private Loans | 3% | $4,994 |
$3,056
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$2,420 |
$30,001 to $48,000$3,349 |
$48,001 to $75,000$3,168 |
$75,001 to $110,000-- |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
4,645
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,020
Women
1,625
Men
42%
Full-time
58%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
66% |
Black/African American |
28% |
Hispanic |
3% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Alabama state board of nursing.