Lurleen B Wallace Community College Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

2 year
1,646

Full + Part time Students
1:17

Faculty to Student Ratio
8%

Transfer Student Ratio
$4,755

Avg. Financial Aid

Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a public, two-year institution in the Alabama Community College System under the governance of the Alabama State Board of Education. The College offers career-oriented certificates and associate degrees, as well as university transfer courses and associate degrees. The College provides specialized training for existing business and industry, workforce development, non-credit and continuing education, adult education and community services. With fundamental principles affirming the value of education, the freedom of teaching and learning, and the worth, dignity and personal development of each individual, the College provides an environment that emphasizes student success and achievement.

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Overview

Total Faculty	57
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,000
Part-Time Undergraduate	646
Transfer Students	129
Programs	28 Programs
Equivalencies	659 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$3,960
Out-of-State Tuition	$7,230
Books and Supplies	$1,192
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	74%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$4,755

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

The Lurleen B Wallace Community College office offers a variety of programs and assistance for students seeking funding for their education. This includes the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), WIA/TAA, Vocational Rehabilitation, scholarships and other programs.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A transfer student whose cumulative grade point average at the transfer institution(s) is 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale will be admitted on clear academic status. A transfer student whose cumulative grade point average at the transfer institution(s) is less than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale will be admitted only on Academic Probation.
Official Transcripts:

A transfer student must have submitted official transcripts from all regionally accredited postsecondary institutions attended, and, as designated by the College, any other documents required for first-time college students.
SAT Scores:

Must have an ACT score of at least 20.
Other Requirements:

-A completed LBWCC Application for Admission -An acceptable form of identification -COMPASS Placement test results
Apply Here:

http://www.lbwcc.edu/admissions/admission_requirements/transfer_students.aspx

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

A transfer grade of “D” will only be accepted when the transfer student’s cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above at the time of admission. If the student has a cumulative 2.0 or above, the “D” grade will be accepted the same as for native students.
Transfer Policy Document:

Lurleen B Wallace Community College Transfer Credit Policy.docx