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Established
  
1966 (1966)

President
  
Vicki Hawsey Karolewics

Founded
  
1966

Phone
  
+1 256-352-8000

Graduation rate
  
21.4% (2014)

Address
  
801 Main St NW, Hanceville, AL 35077, United States

Undergraduate tuition and fees
  
Local tuition: 4,260 USD (2015), Domestic tuition: 7,650 USD (2015)

Notable alumni
  
Similar
  
Wallace Community College, Snead State Communi, Lawson State Communi, Gadsden State Communi, Calhoun Community College

Profiles

Wallace state community college nationals 2015


Wallace State Community College is a community college located in Hanceville, Alabama, United States . Wallace State offers a variety of associate's degrees. Founded in 1966, the college currently enrolls approximately 6,000 students and offers more than 50 programs of study in academic, health and technical programs.

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History

The college was founded in 1966. It is named for former Alabama governor George C. Wallace, who greatly expanded Alabama's community college system.

Campus

The college campus is in Hanceville, Alabama.

Organization and administration

Wallace State maintains a partnership with Athens State University, which enables students to complete junior- and senior-level classes leading to a baccalaureate degree, all on the Wallace State campus.

Academic profile

Wallace State is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees. Many programs have additional accreditation from organizations appropriate to the particular disciplines.

Sports

School sports include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, golf, tennis, softball, volleyball and intramurals.

Notable alumni

  • Marcus Brimage (attended), professional mixed martial artist
  • Lester "Bubba" Carpenter, member of the Mississippi House of Representatives representing the First District of Mississippi
  • Jake Elmore, baseball player
  • Derek Holland, baseball player
  • Fredrik Jacobson (attended), golf player, currently on the PGA tour
  • Craig Kimbrel, baseball player for the Boston Red Sox
  • Kip Moore, country music singer
  • Jimi Westbrook, musician, of Little Big Town
  • Brett Wetterich (attended), golf player, currently on the PGA tour
  • Zelous Wheeler, baseball player
  • References

    Wallace State Community College Wikipedia


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