by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending George C Wallace State Community College-Selma, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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The total cost of attendance at George C Wallace State Community C-Selma spanned $9,505.00 and up to $13,375.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
Residency made the difference: in-state students paid the lower rate and out-of-state students the higher rate: close to $9,505.00 for in-state students versus $13,375.00 for out-of-state students.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $4,740.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $4,765.00 |
| Total cost | $9,505.00 |
| That is 51% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $9,505.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,903.00 |
| Net price | $-398.00 |
| That is 102% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $9,505.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,227.00 |
| Net price | $-722.00 |
| That is 104% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $8,610.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $4,765.00 |
| Total cost | $13,375.00 |
| That is 31% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $13,375.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,903.00 |
| Net price | $3,472.00 |
| That is 82% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $13,375.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,227.00 |
| Net price | $3,148.00 |
| That is 84% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus room and board. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years at a recent average of 1.4% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Freshman year | $-732.00 | $-404.00 | $9,641.00 |
| Senior year | $-764.00 | $-421.00 | $10,062.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $-2,993.00 | $-1,650.00 | $39,403.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $-1,140.00 | $-629.00 | $15,011.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $-34.00 | $-19.00 | $453.00 |
| Total amount paid | $-4,133.00 | $-2,278.00 | $54,414.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Freshman year | $-732.00 | $-404.00 | $9,641.00 |
| Senior year | $-743.00 | $-409.00 | $9,780.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $-1,475.00 | $-813.00 | $19,421.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $-562.00 | $-310.00 | $7,399.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $-17.00 | $-9.00 | $223.00 |
| Total amount paid | $-2,037.00 | $-1,123.00 | $26,819.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Freshman year | $3,193.00 | $3,522.00 | $13,567.00 |
| Senior year | $3,332.00 | $3,675.00 | $14,159.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $13,050.00 | $14,393.00 | $55,446.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,972.00 | $5,483.00 | $21,123.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $150.00 | $166.00 | $638.00 |
| Total amount paid | $18,021.00 | $19,876.00 | $76,568.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Freshman year | $3,193.00 | $3,522.00 | $13,567.00 |
| Senior year | $3,239.00 | $3,572.00 | $13,761.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $6,432.00 | $7,094.00 | $27,328.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,450.00 | $2,703.00 | $10,411.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $74.00 | $82.00 | $314.00 |
| Total amount paid | $8,882.00 | $9,797.00 | $37,739.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the net price section below.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $9,272.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $970.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $497.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $1,645.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $3,753.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $8,060.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s George C Wallace State Community College-Selma Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the grants & scholarships detail.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for George C Wallace State Community C-Selma is No Data.
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at George C Wallace State Community C-Selma amount to $750,355.00 covering 91 loan recipients.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 7 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $1,952.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veteran aid breakdown.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing George C Wallace State Community C-Selma, keep these questions in mind:
Use the pages below to go deeper on a specific part of the cost story:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.