George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is a public community college in Hanceville, Alabama, serving roughly 4,423 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $13,170 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,220. Student demographics in federal data include White (71.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,220
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,170 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,423 52.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 51.20%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 49.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 28.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 37.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,419
- Room & Board: $4,900 annual estimate
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville: what the data shows
Common questions about George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville?
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is located in Hanceville, AL (ZIP 35077-2000).
Is George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville public or private?
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is a Public institution.
How much does George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville cost?
Published tuition: $5,220 in-state, $9,090 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,170.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,719 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,000 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,002 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,109 |
| $110,001+ | $17,859 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,880.
How big is George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville?
Total enrollment: 4,423 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,419 students.
About 52% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville?
150%-time completion rate: 51.20%.
First-year retention: 65.5%.
What do graduates of George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville earn?
Median earnings: $36,129 six years after entry; $39,842 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
34.60% of students receive Pell grants.
What is George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (411 completions)
- General Studies (274 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (190 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (165 completions)
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician (164 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (146 completions)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (87 completions)
- Child Care and Support Services Management (83 completions)
- Engineering Technologies (82 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (78 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 51.20%; median earnings $39,842 at 10 years; net price $13,170. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,220
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville was $5,220.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,170
2024 Value
In 2024 George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,170.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$52,680 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,170 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,880 4-Year In-State Tuition
$36,360 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$4,900 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,120 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$48,480 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
18.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,200 | $7,530 | $6,628 |
| 2014 | $4,260 | $7,650 | $7,817 |
| 2015 | $4,320 | $7,770 | $7,008 |
| 2016 | $4,380 | $7,890 | $6,355 |
| 2017 | $3,726 | $6,582 | $6,652 |
| 2018 | $4,740 | $8,610 | $5,531 |
| 2019 | $4,800 | $8,730 | $7,411 |
| 2020 | $4,860 | $8,850 | $6,685 |
| 2021 | $4,860 | $8,550 | $8,467 |
| 2022 | $4,920 | $8,670 | $10,971 |
| 2023 | $4,980 | $8,790 | $14,042 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville reported total enrollment of about 4,423 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (71.7%), Hispanic or Latino (11.7%), and Black or African American (10.3%). About 34.60% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
52.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in 2024 is 4,423 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,419 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 71.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.19% 100% Completion Time
51.20% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.19% of students graduating from George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 37% male / 63% female
- General Studies: 32% male / 68% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 15% male / 85% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$39,842 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.61% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
656.30% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 42 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 411 completions
2. General Studies: 274 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 190 completions
4. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 165 completions
5. Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician: 164 completions
6. Welding Technology/Welder: 146 completions
7. Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician: 87 completions
8. Child Care and Support Services Management: 83 completions
9. Engineering Technologies: 82 completions
Most popular programs at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 37.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,306
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,753
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is a public institution located in Hanceville, AL, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 4,423 students. Student body composition includes White (71.7%), Hispanic or Latino (11.7%), Black or African American (10.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 51.20%. Approximately 34.60% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Hanceville, AL 35077-2000
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville located?
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is located in Hanceville, AL.
How much does George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville cost?
Reported tuition is $5,220 and average net price is $13,170 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $4,900 annually.
What is the student body demographics at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville?
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,419 students, White (71.7%), Hispanic or Latino (11.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville?
About 49.9% of students at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville earn?
Median earnings are $36,129 six years after entry and $39,842 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
Is George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville public or private?
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is a public institution located in Hanceville, AL.
Is George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville an HBCU?
No. George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville a tribal college?
No. George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.7%).
Is George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Alabama college costs
- Alabama colleges by ROI
- Alabama trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Alabama
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.