Wallace State Community College
Wallace State Community College (formally George C Wallace State Community College) is a public community college in Hanceville, Alabama. Wallace State offers associate degrees. Founded in 1966 as the George C. Wallace State Trade School of Cullman County, the college currently enrolls approximately 6,000 students and offers more than 50 associate degree and certificate programs in academic, health, and technical programs. History. The college was founded in 1966. It is named for former Alabama governor George C. Wallace, who greatly expanded Alabama's community college system. Campus. The college campus is in Hanceville, Alabama. Organization and  administration. Wallace State maintains a partnership with Athens State University, which enables students to complete junior- and senior-level classes leading to a baccalaureate degree, all on the Wallace State campus. Academics. Wallace State is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees. Many programs have additional accreditation from organizations appropriate to the particular disciplines. Student life. Sports. School sports include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, golf, tennis, softball, volleyball, and intramurals.