Consumer Student Information

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.

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: 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 with Conditions.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

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)

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.

Articulation Agreement

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.

Campus Safety and Security

Emergency Response Plan

Emergency Notification System

Alabama Sex Offender Website

Network and Computer Resource Usage Policy

Information about the price of attendance can be found in the Cost of Attendance document.

IPEDS Student Financial Aid (SFA) Survey Summary

Net Price Calculator

Information about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) can be found on pages 123 of the Wallace Community College Selma Catalog and Student Handbook.

Information about the refund policy and requirements for withdrawal and return of financial aid can be found on pages 33 of the Wallace Community College Selma Catalog and Student Handbook.

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 2021 and Spring 2022 

Fall 2020 and Spring 2021

Fall 2019 and Spring 2020

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. WCCS's mission statement reads "The mission of Wallace Community College Selma is 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, developmental education preparation, licensure pass rates, graduation/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 students performances in the indicated areas, and comparison with peer institutions of similar demographics and size.

WCCS reviews course completion rates and monitor program completion data. The college realizes that is important to track course completion in order to determine if its students are making adequate progress in meeting its goal of increasing the number of degrees awarded. The Dean of Instruction reviews overall course completion data and based on a periodic review of student performance it has been established that the College will increase the course completion rate by least 5%. The table below represents the number of courses taken by students from 2018-2022 and the number of students receiving a passing grade.

WCCS Credit Course Completion Rates, 2018-2022

In addition to monitoring course completion rates, the college also reviews degree completion results and sets goals for improving its results in this area. After a review of completion data, it was established that WCCS will increase the number of degrees and certificate awarded from 46 in 2014-2015 at least 485 over a 5-year period. The trend in data regarding students who complete credit courses at the College listed in the table above illustrates that students who complete courses go on the earn specific degrees as indicated by contained in the table below. 

WCCS Degree Completed, 2018-2022

In addition to monitoring course completion rates, the college also reviews degree completion results and sets goals for improving its results in this area. After a review of completion data, it was established that WCCS will increase the number of degrees and certificates awarded from 426 in 2014-2015 to at least 485 over a 5-year period. The trend in data regarding students who complete credit courses at the College listed in the table above illustrates that students who complete courses go on the earn specific degrees as indicated by contained in the table below. 

WCCS reviews Licensure and certification in preparing students for the workforce. State Licensing Examination results are considered when evaluating student success and achievement. Performance rates on state licensure examinations are evaluated annually to qualify technical programs for Perkins funds. Results of licensing examinations, including pass rates, are maintained by appropriate programs. Data are available for students in the Associate Degree in Nursing, Practical Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy EKG Technician. The criteria and the threshold for licensure outcome is consistent with the State of Alabama Board of Nursing established requirement which requires an 805 passage rate on licensure exams. WCCS' goal for Student Achievement and Success, is that the pass rate on licensure examinations will meet or exceed 80%. The Associate Degree and the Practical Nursing Programs of WCCS are approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing.

The following data reflects WCCS students' performance on state licensing examinations for health professional programs. The passage rate for the past four years are noted below.

WCCS Student Performance on Licensing Examinations, 2020-2022

WCCS Student Performance on Certifications, 2019-2022

 Graduates of WCCS's Nursing programs take licensure exams. The percentage of students passing these exams is an indication of academic program effectiveness in preparing students to obtain the necessary credentials for employment. 

The core of WCCS's mission is to provide high-quality educational opportunities and services that are responsive to individual, community, state, and global needs. Students who earn a career/technical credential are able to apply the knowledge, skills, and abilities to the workforce. In addition, WCCS transfer students are positioned to further their education at a four-year institution. Increasing the number of completers who are prepared for transfer or employment is key to our mission attainment. The college has identified that the measure of (8-year award) best represents the completion patterns of WCCS students.

WCCS Graduation Rates

WCCS utilizes the National Student Clearinghouse Student Tracker services to review transfer data. The below transfer data represents the WCCS graduates who transferred to four-year institutions.

WCCS Graduates Transferring to a Four-Year Institution

Retaining students is fundamental to the college carrying out its mission. Retention also impacts students' ability to meet their educational goals.

WCCS Retention Rates

Student Right-to-Know Act (Transfer and Graduation Rates)

• Student Right-to-Know Graduation Rate - 28%
• Student Right-to-Know Transfer-out Rate - 12%

WCCS/Barnes & Noble Campus Bookstore

How to register to vote in Alabama

Mail-in Voter Registration Form

The Campus Police, the Admissions and Records Staff, and Financial Aid Staff are available daily to disseminate information to current, as well as prospective students.