Wallace State Community College

What Wallace State Community College does

Wallace State Community College (legal name: George C. Wallace State Community College) is a public community college founded in 1966 and headquartered in Hanceville, Alabama, operating under the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees. It serves approximately 6,424 students across three academic divisions — Academic (university transfer, ~51% of enrollment), Health Sciences (~35%), and Applied Technology (~14%) — offering more than 200 program options including 175 career/technical credentials, with 100% overall job placement and 89% in-field placement reported. The college operates from a 300-acre main campus plus branch locations in Oneonta, a Workforce Training Center at Rehau Manufacturing in Cullman, and the Winston County Community Learning Center in Arley, serving Cullman, Blount, Winston, and Morgan Counties. It is accredited by SACSCOC to award associate degrees and holds the 2025 Aspen Rising Star designation (ranked #3 nationally among 1,100+ community colleges) and 2027 Aspen Prize finalist status.

The college runs on a standard higher-education technology stack — Canvas LMS for online and hybrid course delivery, Ellucian Cloud for the myWallaceState student information system and portal, Microsoft Office 365 for productivity, Salesforce (TargetX) for admissions inquiry management, and Tegrity for lecture capture — with proprietary instructional assets including virtual welding simulators, robotic welding systems, and CNC plasma technology in the $8.8 million Center for Welding Technology and Innovation (opened August 2023), described as the largest welding school in the southeast. Notable programs include Diesel by Distance (NSF ATE-funded hybrid vocational training), 436 dual-enrolled high school students, 940 adult education students, and a Center for Career and Workforce Development partnering with regional employers.

Revenue is generated through a diversified public-finance model rather than commercial pricing: FY2021 total revenue was approximately $58.5 million, comprising state appropriations (~$21.0M), federal grants and contracts (~$22.6M in FY2022 including Title IV aid), tuition and fees ($4,800 per year for full-time resident students), auxiliary enterprises (~$1.2M from bookstore, housing, meal plans), and Wallace State Future Foundation contributions (foundation assets $9.04M; $536,110 in 2024-2025 scholarship awards). 82% of students receive some form of financial aid, and the college combines Federal Pell Grant, SEOG, Direct Loans, WIOA/TAA, Vocational Rehabilitation, and institutional scholarships into aid packages. Distribution is primarily direct-to-student enrollment augmented by high school recruiting (72 visits annually to 18 high schools), dual enrollment partnerships, and employer-paid customized workforce training.

Name

Wallace State Community College

Legal name

George C. Wallace State Community College

Website

https://wallacestate.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Wallace State Community College is a public community college in Hanceville, Alabama serving approximately 6,424 students across academic transfer, health sciences, and applied technology divisions, generating roughly $58.5 million in annual revenue from state appropriations, federal grants, tuition, and auxiliary services across a four-county service region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training
• Health sciences programs
• Technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanceville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and fees. For full-time resident students, tuition and fees are $4,800 per year (2 semesters). Financial aid is available including Federal Pell Grant, SEOG, Direct Loans, and state grants.
2. State Appropriation: State funding from Alabama Community College System for operational support. State appropriations reported at approximately $21 million annually in recent fiscal years.
3. Federal Grants and Contracts: Federal funding including Title IV financial aid programs, NSF ATE grants for workforce development programs, and CARES Act emergency funding. Federal grants/contracts reported at approximately $22.6 million in FY2022.
4. Auxiliary Services: Revenue from campus bookstore, housing (dorms), and meal plans. Auxiliary enterprises reported at approximately $1.2 million annually.
5. Foundation and Alumni Donations: Wallace State Future Foundation provides scholarships funded by donors. In 2024-2025, total scholarship awards were $536,110 from 344 awards. Foundation assets reported at $9,039,184.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wallace State Community College is a public two-year institution delivering associate degrees, certificates, and short-term credentials across three academic divisions—Academic, Health Sciences, and Applied Technology—supplemented by dual enrollment, adult education, and workforce development programs. Coursework is delivered on the Hanceville and Oneonta campuses, through community learning centers, online via Canvas, and via customized on-site training for regional employers.

Product overview

Wallace State Community College is a comprehensive community college offering educational programs through a platform-plus-services model. The institution provides three main academic divisions: Academic (university transfer and general studies), Health Sciences (healthcare career programs), and Applied Technology (career and technical trades). Students access learning through the Canvas Learning Management System and the myWallaceState student portal on the Ellucian Cloud platform. The college operates its main campus in Hanceville, Alabama and a Oneonta Campus, with additional learning centers serving the region. Programs span over 200 options including associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training through the Center for Career and Workforce Development. Key facilities include the $8.8 million Center for Welding Technology and Innovation (opened 2023), considered the largest welding school in the southeast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Division Programs University transfer and general education programs in liberal arts and sciences leading to associate degrees or seamless transfer to four-year institutions, comprising approximately 51% of total enrollment. Designed for first-time freshmen and undergraduate transfer students.
• Health Sciences Division Programs Healthcare career training programs including nursing, respiratory therapy, medical assisting, and other allied health programs, comprising approximately 35% of enrollment and producing strong licensure and job placement outcomes.
• Applied Technology Division Programs Career and technical education programs in welding, automotive, diesel technology, HVAC, machining, construction, and other skilled trades, comprising approximately 14% of enrollment and conferring 175+ career/technical credentials.
• Dual Enrollment Program (Fast Track) Fast Track partnership allowing high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit while still in high school, with coursework taken on the Wallace State campus. 436 high school students are enrolled in Dual Enrollment Career/Technical Education programs across 18 partner high schools.
• Adult Education GED preparation, ESL courses, and career readiness training for adult learners, with 940 students enrolled. Includes the NSF ATE-funded Diesel by Distance hybrid program for working adults and single parents pursuing diesel technician careers.
• Center for Career and Workforce Development Short-term training programs and workforce credit courses including phlebotomy, CDL training, and Skills for Success courses to meet local and regional workforce needs. Partners with businesses and industries via the Workforce Training Center at the Rehau Manufacturing facility in Cullman.
• Center for Welding Technology and Innovation State-of-the-art welding training facility opened August 2023 with dozens of welding stations, virtual welding simulators, robotic welding systems, and CNC plasma technology. Reported as the largest welding school in the southeast and anchors Wallace State's welding and applied technology programs.
• WaLLi Lifelong Learning Institute Continuing education and lifelong learning programs for community members seeking personal enrichment and professional development beyond traditional degree pathways.
• Online and Distance Learning Programs Online classes with all lectures, assignments, and exams conducted via Canvas, plus hybrid classes combining online instruction with occasional on-campus visits. Flex Start options provide flexible entry points. Ranked #1 Online Community College in Alabama.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation rate of 51% (vs. national average of ~30% for community colleges)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Athens State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding (MOU) connecting Wallace State students to programs at Athens State University. The agreement removes traditional transfer barriers by allowing students to apply prior learning to full-credit degrees at Athens State.
• Rehau ManufacturingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce Training Center located at Rehau Manufacturing facility in Cullman. Partnership enables industry-aligned workforce training and serves as site for strategic planning activities.
• Alabama Community College SystemcoreOthersWallace State is under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees. ACCS provides oversight, state funding, and policy guidance for the college.
• Local High Schools (18 in service area)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner72 recruiting visits annually to 18 high schools in Cullman, Blount, Winston, and Morgan Counties. Dual enrollment and Fast Track programs enable high school students to earn college credit. Top feeder schools include Cullman (83), Hayden (46), Fairview (38), Oneonta (36), West Point (36).

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shelton State Community College: Alabama community college under ACCS in Tuscaloosa with comparable two-year academic, health, and technical divisions and similar workforce development mission.
• Snead State Community College: Small Alabama community college within ACCS serving a rural northeast Alabama service area. Comparable two-year associate and certificate mix with workforce emphasis.
• Gadsden State Community College: Alabama Community College System peer serving a similar northeast Alabama region with multiple campuses, health sciences, and technical programs. Comparable in headcount range and rural/mixed service area.
• Northwest-Shoals Community College: Two-campus Alabama community college under ACCS offering comparable academic, health, and technical programs. Similar scale, dual enrollment footprint, and workforce development orientation.
• Calhoun Community College: Public community college in Decatur, AL, also under the Alabama Community College System. Closely comparable in size, program mix (academic transfer, health sciences, applied technology), and service-area model across north Alabama.
• Central Alabama Community College: Alabama Community College System peer with academic, health, and technical programs serving a multi-county service area similar in structure to Wallace State's footprint.
• Bevill State Community College: Multi-campus Alabama community college in ACCS offering academic, health, and technical programs across a similar rural region with comparable workforce and dual enrollment strategies.
• Lawson State Community College: Alabama Community College System peer in Birmingham offering similar academic, technical, and workforce programs with comparable dual enrollment and adult education offerings.
• Coastal Alabama Community College: Large Alabama community college formed by merger of multiple ACCS campuses. Operates a multi-campus, multi-program model analogous to Wallace State's geographic distribution strategy.

Regional players

• Athens State University: Alabama public upper-division university with an active MOU for Wallace State transfers. Comparable as a regional higher-education peer and key destination for Wallace State's transfer pipeline.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wallacestate
• YouTubeyoutube.com/wallacestate
• Facebookfacebook.com/wallacestatecommunitycollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/george-c-wallace-state-community-college-hanceville
• Instagraminstagram.com/wallacestate

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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