Lurleen B Wallace Community College Tuition & Completion
Lurleen B Wallace Community College is a public community college in Andalusia, Alabama, enrolling about 1,097 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $2,792 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,190. Student demographics in federal data include White (67.3%) and Black or African American (22.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,190
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,792 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,097 66.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.99%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 52.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 64.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,824
- Room & Board: $6,986 annual estimate
Lurleen B Wallace Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Lurleen B Wallace Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lurleen B Wallace Community College?
Lurleen B Wallace Community College is located in Andalusia, AL (ZIP 36420-1224).
Is Lurleen B Wallace Community College public or private?
Lurleen B Wallace Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Lurleen B Wallace Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,190 in-state, $9,060 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,792.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,054 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,420 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,570 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,263 |
| $110,001+ | $3,445 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,760.
How big is Lurleen B Wallace Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,097 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,824 students.
About 66% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lurleen B Wallace Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 40.99%.
First-year retention: 63.5%.
What do graduates of Lurleen B Wallace Community College earn?
Median earnings: $30,010 six years after entry; $32,307 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
31.83% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lurleen B Wallace Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (97 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (93 completions)
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician (80 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (58 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (40 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (31 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (26 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (25 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (24 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lurleen B Wallace Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 40.99%; median earnings $32,307 at 10 years; net price $2,792. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,190
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lurleen B Wallace Community College was $5,190.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,792
2024 Value
In 2024 Lurleen B Wallace Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,792.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,168 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,792 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,760 4-Year In-State Tuition
$36,240 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,986 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,810 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,986 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$55,944 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Lurleen B Wallace Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.83% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lurleen B Wallace Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Lurleen B Wallace Community College 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 | $4,170 | $7,500 | $8,041 |
| 2014 | $4,230 | $7,620 | $7,748 |
| 2015 | $4,320 | $7,770 | $7,003 |
| 2016 | $4,380 | $7,890 | $8,004 |
| 2017 | $4,440 | $8,010 | $7,941 |
| 2018 | $4,740 | $8,610 | $7,800 |
| 2019 | $4,800 | $8,730 | $8,165 |
| 2020 | $4,860 | $8,850 | $6,997 |
| 2021 | $4,620 | $8,310 | $7,116 |
| 2022 | $4,920 | $8,670 | $2,992 |
| 2023 | $4,980 | $8,790 | $3,041 |
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
Lurleen B Wallace Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,097 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (67.3%), Black or African American (22.6%), and Two or More Races (5.6%). About 31.83% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
66.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lurleen B Wallace Community College in 2024 is 1,097 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,824 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.5%
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 67.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
30.81% 100% Completion Time
40.99% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.81% of students graduating from Lurleen B Wallace Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 31% male / 69% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 87% male / 13% female
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% 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 Lurleen B Wallace Community College.
Return on Investment
$32,307 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
2792.82% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Lurleen B Wallace Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 97 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 93 completions
3. Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician: 80 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 58 completions
5. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 40 completions
6. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 31 completions
7. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 26 completions
8. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 25 completions
9. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 24 completions
Most popular programs at Lurleen B Wallace Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lurleen B Wallace Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lurleen B Wallace Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 64.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,630
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,435
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Lurleen B Wallace Community College is a public institution located in Andalusia, AL, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 1,097 students. Student body composition includes White (67.3%), Black or African American (22.6%), Two or More Races (5.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 40.99%. Approximately 31.83% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Andalusia, AL 36420-1224
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Lurleen B Wallace Community College 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 Lurleen B Wallace Community College located?
Lurleen B Wallace Community College is located in Andalusia, AL.
How much does Lurleen B Wallace Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,190 and average net price is $2,792 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,986 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Lurleen B Wallace Community College?
Lurleen B Wallace Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,824 students, White (67.3%), Black or African American (22.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Lurleen B Wallace Community College?
About 52.0% of students at Lurleen B Wallace Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Lurleen B Wallace Community College earn?
Median earnings are $30,010 six years after entry and $32,307 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lurleen B Wallace Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Lurleen B Wallace Community College public or private?
Lurleen B Wallace Community College is a public institution located in Andalusia, AL.
Is Lurleen B Wallace Community College an HBCU?
No. Lurleen B Wallace Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lurleen B Wallace Community College a tribal college?
No. Lurleen B Wallace Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lurleen B Wallace Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lurleen B Wallace Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.1%).
Is Lurleen B Wallace Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lurleen B Wallace Community College 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.