is widely recognized for its tradition of excellence, comprehensive educational offerings and unique opportunities. Since 1966, Wallace State community college has provided students with quality, affordable education. Today, the college enrolls approximately 6,000 students and offers more than 50 programs of study in academic, health and technical programs in addition to a wide array of transfer options.

Wallace State Community College also offers classes online and throughout its communities, with offsite campuses at J.B. Pennington and Hayden High Schools in Blount County, Addison High School in Winston County, and Brewer High School in Morgan County. Additionally, the Alabama college operates satellite sites for health care programs at Bevill State and Northeast Alabama Community Colleges.

The success of students is the testimony of the Alabama College's tradition of excellence. Job placement rates are consistently 90 to 100 percent; licensure rates rank at or above state and national averages; students score one to four percent above the national average on the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Performance (CAAP).

Finally, and most importantly, at Wallace State Community College students will find outstanding faculty who are masters of their crafts and committed to student learning. The Wallace State Community College faculty and staff believe students are the reason the Alabama college exists, and they place student learning and success at the forefront of all activities and initiatives.

Quick Facts:

Wallace State Community College maintains an "open door" admissions policy. All students who have earned a high school diploma or GED are eligible for admission.

Wallace State Community College offers a wide array of programs of study through its academic, technical and health sciences divisions. Students have access to an unlimited number of transfer options through the college's statewide articulation system known as STARS, which guarantees transfer of credit from Wallace State Community College to any public Alabama college or university.

Wallace State Community College is the educational provider of choice for businesses and industries in the region. Through the Wallace State Alabama Technology Network Center and apprenticeship programs, the Alabama college has forged partnerships to provide a skilled workforce, which benefits students and the community.

Wallace State Community College has earned national recognition for its tradition of excellence. According to data from ACT, Wallace State Community College was the first choice of more Alabama students than any other state community college.

Wallace State's vision is to become a world-class, internationally recognized entrepreneurial learning college.

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