by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a WCCS degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how WCCS measures up.
WCCS is ranked #373 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B+ (above average for value). Within Alabama, it ranks #6 of 51 for value.
Below is the detailed WCCS value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is ranked #44 out of #56 in Alabama for quality and #6 out of #51 for Alabama value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the WCCS financial aid page to be sure.
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is ranked #373 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at WCCS costs about $10,750. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $43,001 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $19,127 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,272 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $10,750 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $43,001 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the WCCS net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a WCCS degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $76,508 | — | — |
| All Students | $43,001 | #373 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $37,088 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $76,508 | — | — |
| All Students | $43,001 | #6 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $37,088 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at WCCS shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $497 |
| $30K–$48K | $1,645 |
| $48K–$75K | $3,753 |
| $75K–$110K | $8,060 |
About 85% of WCCS undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,124 per year. Get more details on the WCCS financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the WCCS net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.