The PTA Program at Wallace State Community College – Hanceville opened its doors to our first class in 1990. In the fall of 2008 we welcomed our 18th class. Our largest graduating class was 74 people in 1995-96 with our smallest class of 7 graduating in 2001-02. Currently we accept 30 students in the fall term of each year. The following information provides an overview of our relevant statistics.
Applicant Pool
2008 Admission Cycle
- Total Number of Applications Received: 95
- Total Number of Applicants that Met Minimum Criteria: 65
- Total Number that Registered for Program: 30
2007 Admission Cycle
- Total Number of Applications Received: 67
- Total Number of Applicants that Met Minimum Criteria: 50
- Total Number that Registered for Program: 30
2006 Admission Cycle
• Total Number of Applications Received: 84
• Total Number of Applicants that Met Minimum Criteria: 61
• Total Number that Registered for Program: 31
Applicant Averages
2008 Admitted Class
- Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.64
- Average Cumulative GPA: 3.45
- Average ACT: 21.3
- Average Number of Volunteer Observation Hours: 227
2007 Admitted Class
- Average GPA: 3.44
- Average ACT: 21.6
- Average Number of Volunteer Observation Hours: 176
2006 Admitted Class
- Average GPA: 3.23
- Average ACT: 20
- Average Number of Volunteer Observation Hours: 129
Graduate Statistics (3 Year Averages)
- Graduation Rate: 80%
- Employment Rate: 100%
- Licensure Exam Pass Rate*: 95.71%
(* Program Ultimate Pass Rate as reported by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, 2004 – 2006 data.)
