This page provides links to information about Wallace Community College Selma/Demopolis in accordance with the 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act. Visit the HEOA website for more information.
The college will provide a paper copy of any consumer student information upon request.
COLLEGE ACCREDITATION
Wallace Community College Selma is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science Degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4501 for questions about the accreditation of Wallace Community College Selma.
Inquiries about the institution such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc. should be addressed directly to Wallace Community College Selma and not to the Commission on Colleges.
Initial Accreditation: December 1974
Last Visit: October 2019 / Reaccredited 2020
Next Visit: October 2029
PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING
Initial Accreditation: 1982
Last Reaccreditation Visit: February 2022
Next Reaccreditation Visit: 2030
The Associate Degree Nursing program at Wallace Community College Selma located in Selma, Alabama is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
PRACTICAL NURSING
Initial Accreditation: 1984
Last Reaccreditation Visit: February 2022
Next Reaccreditation Visit: 2030
The Practical Nursing program at Wallace Community College Selma located in Selma, Alabama is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
BUSINESS EDUCATION (Office Administration, Computer Information Systems & Business Administration)
Initial Accreditation: April 2015
Next Reaccreditation Visit: October 2025
PROGRAM CERTIFICATION AGENCIES: ACBSP - Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
- Welding
- Electricity
- Industrial Maintenance
- Masonry
National Healthcare Association
- Phlebotomy
- EKG Technician
- Patient Care Technician
Information about facilities and services for students with disabilities can be found on Page 160-161 of the Wallace Community College Selma Catalog and Student Handbook.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC PROGRAM PARTICIPATION RATES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act)
THE EQUITY IN ATHLETICS DISCLOSURE ACT (EADA)
Wallace Community College intercollegiate athletic program is committed to providing equitable athletic opportunities for its men and women students. Each year, WCCS publishes EADA report. This report is made available upon request to students, prospective students, and the public in easily accessible places. Copies of the report are available in the Athletic Office located in WCCS gymnasium.
Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates & Financial Support Data
Wallace Community College Selma is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual security crime report is available on the Campus Police webpage. If you would like to receive a copy of the Annual Security Report that contains this information, you can stop by the Campus Police Department at 3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway, Selma, Alabama or you can request a copy be mailed to you by calling (334) 876-9248. The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting, policies, disciplinary procedures, ad other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. They also contain information about crime statistics for reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by WCCS; and public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by law and is provided by the WCCS Campus Police Department.
Information about the price of attendance can be found in the Cost of Attendance document.
IPEDS Student Financial Aid (SFA) Survey Summary
Information regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the rights of students to review their educational records, amend those records, and consent of disclosure of personal identifiable information can be found on Page 137-140 of the Wallace Community College Selma Catalog and Student Handbook 2024-2025.
Programs
Wallace Community College Selma Program Inventory
| Program Title | Degree Offered | CIP | ||
| MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS | Certificate | 11.0101 | ||
| COMPUTER PROGRAMMING | Certificate | 11.0101 | ||
| COMPUTER SCIENCE | Certificate | Associate in Applied Science | 11.0101 | |
| COSMETOLOGY | Certificate | 12.0401 | ||
| DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY | Certificate | Associate in Applied Science | 15.1301 | |
| TRANSFER AA | Associate in Arts | 24.0101 | ||
| TRANSFER AS | Associate in Science | 24.0102 | ||
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE | Certificate | 43.0107 | ||
| MASONRY | Certificate | 46.0101 | ||
| ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY | Certificate | Associate in Applied Science | 46.0302 | |
| INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY | Certificate | Associate in Applied Science | 47.0303 | |
| MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY | Certificate | Associate in Applied Science | 48.0507 | |
| WELDING | Certificate | 48.0508 | ||
| NURSING-ADN | Associate in Applied Science | 51.3801 | ||
| PRACTICAL NURSING | Certificate | 51.3901 | ||
| PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN | Certificate | 51.3902 | ||
| BUSINESS | Associate in Applied Science | 52.0201 | ||
| OFFICE ADMINISTRATION | Certificate | Associate in Applied Science | 52.0401 | |
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
Information about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) can be found on Pages 137 of the Community College Selma Catalog and Student Handbook 2024-2025.
Information about the refund policy and requirements for withdrawal and return of financial aid can be found on Page 35-38 of the Wallace Community College Selma Catalog and Student Handbook 2024-2025.
Transfer Credits, Articulation Agreements, & Prior Learning Assessments
TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICIES
Information about the refund policy and requirements for withdrawal and return of financial aid can be found on Page 24-25 of the Wallace Community College Selma Catalog and Student Handbook 2024-2025.
STUDENT RECORDS
Articulation Agreements and Prior Learning Assessments
Information regarding articulation agreements Page 46 and prior learning assessments Pages 30-31 is accessible via the Wallace Community College Selma Catalog and Student Handbook 2024-2025.
Information on diversity of the student body, including percentage of enrolled, full-time students who are male, female, self-identified members of a major racial or ethnic group, and Federal Pell Grant recipients [HEOA Sec. 488(a)(1)(E) amended HEA Sec. 485(a)(1)]
Student Diversity Statement
Fall 2023 and Spring 2024
Wallace Community College Selma does not participate in Private Education Loans or the Federal Direct Loan Program. Links to additional information concerning financial aid, financial assistance, and financial aid disclosure compliance can be found below:
Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information
Constitution and Citizenship Observance Day
Assistance Available From Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs
Notice of Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator Website
Wallace Community College Selma (WCCS) identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to its mission, the nature of the students it serves, and the kinds of programs offered. “The Mission of Wallace Community College Selma is to provide high-quality, learning-centered educational opportunities and services through diverse instructional-delivery modes that are responsive to individual, community, state and global needs."
WCCS uses multiple measures to document student success. They are course/degree completion, licensure pass rates, graduation and transfer rates. Thresholds for these indicators were established based on review of college data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), data trends of student’s performances in the indicated areas, and comparison with peer institutions of similar demographics and size.
Course Completion Rates
WCCS reviews course completion rates and monitors program completion data. The college realizes it is important to track course completion to determine if its students are making adequate progress in completing their academic goals. Based on an annual review of overall course completion data and student performance, the college has established the following goal based on previous course completion data as a benchmark. The College will meet or exceed an annual course completion rate of 75%. The table below represents the number of courses taken by students from 2019-2024 and the number of students receiving a passing grade.
WCCS Credit Course Completion Rates, 2019-2024
| Year | Course Enrollment | Courses Completed | %Completion | %change |
| 2023-2024 | 12,338 | 10,252 | 83.1% | 0.4% |
| 2022-2023 | 11,728 | 9,704 | 82.7% | 5.1% |
| 2021-2022 | 10,539 | 8,182 | 77.6% | 2.2% |
| 2020-2021 | 8,849 | 6,670 | 75.4% | -4.2% |
| 2019-2020 | 10,674 | 8,399 | 78.7% | 3.0% |
Degrees Awarded
In addition to monitoring course completion rates, the college also reviews degree completion data and sets goals for continuous improvements. Based on an annual review of overall degree completion data the college has established the following benchmark and goal. The college will meet or exceed awarding 400 degrees/certificates annually.
WCCS Degree Awarded, 2019-2024
| Transfer Degrees AA, AS | Technical Degrees/C AAS, Certificate |
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| 2023-2024 | 185 | 278 | 463 | 8.4% |
| 2022-2023 | 210 | 217 | 427 | 23.1% |
| 2021-2022 | 145 | 202 | 347 | -0.9% |
| 2020-2021 | 159 | 191 | 350 | -5.7% |
| 2019-2020 | 181 | 190 | 371 | -13.1% |
Retention Rates
Student retention is fundamental to the college carrying out its mission. Based on an annual review of data the college has established the following retention benchmark and goal. The College will meet or exceed an annual retention rate of 60%.
WCCS First Time, Full Time Cohort Student Retention Rates
| Retention Rate Benchmark | %change | ||
| 2023 | 2022 cohort | 63.4% | 8.0% |
| 2022 | 2021 cohort | 55.4% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 2020 cohort | 57.0% | -4.7% |
| 2020 | 2019 cohort | 52.3% | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 2018 cohort | 56.9% | |
WCCS Graduation Rates
WCCS reviews and monitors aggregated and disaggregated graduation rates. Tracking graduation rates allows the college to determine if its students are making adequate progress in reaching completion of their academic goals. Based on an annual review of IPED Graduation data and student performance, the college has established the following benchmark and goal. The College will meet or exceed an annual graduation rate of 37% per cohort (aggregated). The college has identified that the measure of (150%) best represents the completion patterns of WCCS students.
WCCS 150% Graduation Rates (Aggregated)
| Graduation Rate | % Change |
| 2023 | 2020 cohort | 39.1% | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 2019 cohort | 36.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 2018 cohort | 35.3% | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 2017 cohort | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| 2019 | 2016 cohort | 31.2% |
WCCS Graduation Rates, within 150% of Normal Time to Program Completion (Ethnicity)
Graduation Rates, (Ethnicity) | ||||||||
Hispanic/Latino | American Indian or Alaska Native | Asian | Black or African American | Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | White | Two or More | Unknown | |
| 2023 (2020 cohort) | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 43.8% | 0.0% | 20.5% | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| 2022 (2019 cohort) | 25% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 38.5% | 0.0% | 38.6% | 0.0% | 14.3% |
| 2021 (2018 cohort) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 38.3% | 0.0% | 25.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020 (2017 cohort) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 35.9% | 0.0% | 28.3% | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| 2019 (2016 cohort) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 31.0% | 0.0% | 33.3% | 0.0% | 33.3% |
WCCS Graduation Rates, within 150% of Normal Time to Program Completion (Gender)
| Graduation Rate, (Gender) |
| Male | Female | |
| 2023 (2020 cohort) | 44.9% | 34.7% |
| 2022 (2019 cohort) | 40.2% | 32.5% |
| 2021 (2018 cohort) | 34.3% | 36.2% |
| 2020 (2017 cohort) | 30.1% | 37.6% |
| 2019 (2016 cohort) | 33.7% | 28.6% |
WCCS Graduation Rates, within 150% of Normal Time to Program Completion (Pell/Non-Pell Status)
| Graduation Rate | Pell Recipients | Non-Pell Recipients |
| 2023 | 2020 cohort | 41.7% | 28.6% |
| 2022 | 2019 cohort | 33.7% | 50.0% |
| 2021 | 2018 cohort | 36.0% | 27.6% |
| 2020 | 2017 cohort | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| 2019 | 2016 cohort | 28.4% | 50.0% |
WCCS Transfer Rates
Based on an annual review of data the college has established the following transfer benchmark and goal. The College will meet or exceed an annual transfer rate of 15%. The college has identified that the measure of (150%) best represents the completion patterns of WCCS students. WCCS utilizes the National Student Clearinghouse Student Tracker services to collect and review transfer data.
WCCS 150% Transfer Rates
| Transfer Rate | % change |
| 2023 | 2020 cohort | 8.4% | -4.5% |
| 2022 | 2019 cohort | 12.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 2018 cohort | 14.7% | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 2017 cohort | 16.2% | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 2016 cohort | 15.0% |
Licensure/Certification Pass Rates
WCCS tracks and review licensure rates as a core indicator of students’ readiness for the workforce. State Licensing Examination results are considered when evaluating student success and achievement. The criteria and threshold for licensure outcome in nursing programs is consistent with the State of Alabama Board of Nursing and ACEN’s established required passage of 80%. WCCS' goal for Student Achievement and Success, is that the pass rate on licensure examinations will meet or exceed 80%. The Associate’s Degree and the Practical Nursing Programs of WCCS are approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) and accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
WCCS Student Performance on NCLEX Examinations
| Three Year Average | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Outcome Goal | 80.00% | 80.00% | 80.00% | |
NCLEX-RN | 88.29% | 95.65% | 89.58% | 79.63% |
| National Average | 88.86% | 87.50% | 95.58% | 83.49% |
| NCLEX-PN | 88.73% | 94.44% | 93.18% | 78.57% |
| National Average | 93.86% | 88.30% | 98.48% | 94.81% |
WCCS tracks and reviews PCT certification rates as a core indicator of students’ readiness for the workforce. National Certification Examination results are considered when evaluating student success and achievement. WCCS' goal for student achievement and success, is that the pass rate on certification examinations will meet or exceed 80%. The Patient Care Technician Program is approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health. Certifications are through the National Health Career Association.
PCT Student Performance on Certifications
| Academic Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Outcome Goal | 80.0% | 80.0% | 80.0% |
| Nursing Assistant | N/A | N/A | 50.0% |
| Phlebotomy | 90.0% | 75.0% | 100.00% |
| EKG Technician | 60.0% | 25.0% | 27.3% |
WCCS tracks and reviews Cosmetology licensure rates as a core indicator of students’ readiness for the workforce. Licensure Examination results are considered when evaluating student success and achievement. WCCS' goal for student achievement and success, is that the pass rate on Cosmetology Licensure examinations will meet or exceed 80% on both theory and practicum. The Cosmetology Program is approved by the Alabama State Cosmetology Board.
Cosmetology Licensure Rates
| Academic Year | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Outcome Goal | 80.0% | 80.0% | 80.0% | 80.0% |
| Cosmetology | 60.0% | 75.0% | 46.2% | 55.6% |
Student Right-to-Know Act (Transfer and Graduation Rates)
- Student Right-to-Know Graduation Rate
- Student Right-to-Know Transfer-out Rate
Right-to-Know Graduation and Transfer Rates | |||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 4-year Total | |
Student Right-to-Know Graduation Rate | 39.1% | 36.5% | 35.3% | 33.8% | 34.2% |
Student Right-to-Know Transfer Rate | 8.4% | 12.9% | 14.7% | 16.2% | 14.7% |
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