by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for George C Wallace State Community College-Selma, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma came in at $4,740 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $8,610. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $870 in-state and $870 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,870 | $7,740 |
| Fees | $870 | $870 |
| Total | $4,740 | $8,610 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does George C Wallace State Community College-Selma charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how George C Wallace State Community College-Selma tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the George C Wallace State Community College-Selma Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,690 | $7,380 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,750 | $7,500 |
| One Year Ago | $3,810 | $7,620 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,870 | $7,740 |
The chart here shows how tuition at WCCS has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 1.6%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $8,745 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.30%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $4,801. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.43%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $8,733.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,801 | $8,733 |
| In 2 Years | $4,863 | $8,858 |
| In 3 Years | $4,926 | $8,985 |
| In 4 Years | $4,989 | $9,113 |
| In 5 Years | $5,053 | $9,243 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $35,689, or about $19,579 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at George C Wallace State Community College-Selma, check out the George C Wallace State Community College-Selma Financial Aid page.
