George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,856

18.6% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$6,080

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

14.3%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

5,301

48.2% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

39.5%

369 Graduates

About

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is a higher education institution located in Cullman County, AL. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville were .

In 2017, 1,454 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville. 53.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.6% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (1,257 degrees), 16.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is $2,856, which is $-4,558 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is $2,856, which is $-4,558 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,080.

In 2017, 57% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 32% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$2,856

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville was $2,856. The cost of tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is $-4,558 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

This chart compares the tuition costs of George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,080

2017 Value

6.84%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,080. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville grew by 6.84%.

This chart compares the average net price of George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,900

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville was of $5,900 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of room and board increased by 15.7% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

32%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

57% of undergraduate students at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 1.72% with respect to 2016, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

14.3%

2016 Default Rate

197

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville was 14.3%, which represents 197 out of the 1382 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville has a total enrollment of 5,301 students. The full-time enrollment at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is 2,554 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,747. This means that 48.2% of students enrolled at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.8% White, 6% Black or African American, 4.87% Hispanic or Latino, 0.905% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.585% Asian, 0.358% Two or More Races, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (49.2%), followed by White Male (33.4%) and Black or African American Female (4.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,301 students. The full-time enrollment at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is 2,554 and the part-time enrollment is 2,747. This means that 48.2% of students enrolled at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville are enrolled full-time compared with 36% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2017 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
4,443
Black or African American
318
Hispanic or Latino
258

The enrolled student population at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is 83.8% White, 6% Black or African American, 4.87% Hispanic or Latino, 0.905% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.585% Asian, 0.358% Two or More Races, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 45.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 129 students (2.43%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 100 more women than men received degrees from George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville. The majority of degree recipients at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville are white (1,257 degrees awarded). There were 16.1 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (129 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (189 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (130 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville are Registered nurses (1,325,057 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (157,504 people), Medical & health services managers (148,500 people), Pharmacists (135,518 people), and Physicians (134,778 people).

The most specialized majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville are Precision Production (129 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (189 degrees), Engineering Technologies (130 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (108 degrees), and Human Sciences (35 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville are Physicians, Surgeons, Public relations specialists, Podiatrists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,508,697 people), Elementary & secondary schools (376,146 people), Outpatient care centers (220,228 people), Offices of physicians (210,310 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (184,317 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville was N/A with N/A degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 677 degrees were awarded to men at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, which is 0.871 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (777).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 100 degrees were awarded to men at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in Industrial Electronics Technology, which is Infinityk times more than the 0 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 122 degrees were awarded to women at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in General Studies, which is 1.52 times more than the 80 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 13% of students graduating from George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.98% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,257 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
78 degrees awarded
Black or African American
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is white (1,257 degrees awarded). There were 16.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

1.58% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
677 degrees awarded
White Male
580 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is white female (677 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (580 degrees).

Operations

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $66.6k (NaNk%), compared to the 2.22% average return ($81.1k on $3.66M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2017, George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville had a total salary expenditure of $50.9M. George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville employs 124 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville are Female No academic ranks (82), Male No academic ranks(42), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville are: Office and Administrative Support, with 63 employees, Management, with 29 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2017 Endowment

growth from 2016

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.54M - Federal
$1.01M - State
$13.5k - Local

As of 2017, George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville received $2.54M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.01M from state grants and contracts, and $13.5k from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$18.2M

2017 Salaries

5.42%

growth from 2016

In 2017, George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville paid a median of $18.2M in salaries, which represents 35.8% of their overall expenditure ($50.9M) and a 5.42% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.68% decline from 2015 and a 0.496% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 14.9M (41.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.48M

Instructional Salaries

124

Number of Employees

In 2017, George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville paid a total of $6.48M to 124 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.65M (31.1%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

124 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

63 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville were No academic rank with 124 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville were Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees; Management with 29 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank
false

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville was Female No academic rank with 82 employees, Male No academic rank with 42 employees, and false with 0 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville.

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