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Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, AL . 2 Year 4.1
#1187 in Best Colleges in America
801 MAIN ST NW HANCEVILLE, AL 35077

Overview

Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is located in Hanceville, Alabama, USA. It was founded in 1966 and was originally named George C. Wallace State Trade School of Cullman County in honor of then-Governor George Wallace. The school currently has about 6,000 students and offers more than 50 associate degree and certificate programs covering academic, health and technical fields. The college's main campus is located in Hanceville, and there is also a technical center in Oneonta.

Walace State Community College-Hanceville focuses on student success and provides a variety of support services, including free tutoring, mental health counseling and food pantries. The school has also established transfer agreements with institutions such as the University of Alabama, Athens State University and Troy University to facilitate students to continue their studies. In addition, the college has been rated as a "military-friendly college" and was rated as one of the top community colleges in the United States by the Aspen Institute.

Rankings

  • 398

    #398 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 1

    #1 4 in Best Community Colleges in Alabama

  • Best Community Colleges in America 398 of 922

Academics

  • C+Professors
  • BValue
  • C+Diversity
  • ASafety
  • BStudent Life
  • CLocation

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    545 Graduates
  • Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
    216 Graduates
  • Nursing
    214 Graduates
  • Industrial Electronics Technician
    192 Graduates
  • Engineering Technician
    116 Graduates
  • Machine and Metal Working
    74 Graduates
  • Child Care Provider
    73 Graduates
  • Automotive Mechanics
    69 Graduates
  • Information Science
    66 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    66 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    3
  • Online Associates Programs
    2
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,412
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    93%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    51%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    85%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,384 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    2,820
  • Undergrads Over 25
    23%
  • Pell Grant
    49%
  • Varsity Athletes
    7%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division I

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