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$4,980Tuition
1,122Students
43%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$32,307Earnings
#18 in AlabamaPublic2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,980
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,790
Average Net Price
$3,041
Students Receiving Financial Aid
36.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$5,550
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,450
Books & Supplies
$1,192
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,722
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
36.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $2,429
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,601
$48,001 – $75,000 $4,928
$75,001 – $110,000 $3,078

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Cost Overview

Most families at Lurleen B Wallace Community College pay around $3,041 annually after financial aid. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $2,429 per year. Those from middle-income households ($48,000-$75,000) face costs of $4,928 annually. The college serves a working-class population where 36% receive Pell Grants.

A two-year degree costs approximately $6,082 total for the average student. The college focuses on career preparation rather than transfer programs, helping students enter Alabama's workforce quickly. With 92% of graduates finding employment, the investment pays off relatively fast. Graduates earn a median of $32,000 within ten years of starting.

Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here. They pay less than $2,500 annually while gaining job skills that nearly guarantee employment in rural south Alabama's economy.

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