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Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, AL · Public · Certificate degrees · City

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About Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden State Community College (Gadsden State, Gadsden, or GSCC) is a public community college with campuses in Gadsden, Centre and Anniston, Alabama. The college was founded as a merger between Alabama Technical College (1925), Gadsden State Technical Institute (1960) and Gadsden State Junior College (1965). Gadsden State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. It offers associate degree, certificate and non-credit courses thorough more than 70 programs. The college's campuses serve Calhoun, Cherokee (all but the northern one-sixth), Cleburne, Etowah and St. Clair (the northeastern third) counties, as well as neighboring counties in Georgia. Gadsden's athletic teams compete in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). They are collectively known as the Cardinals.

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Open

Acceptance

$3,515

Net price

3,548

Enrollment

38%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,515

Average net price

$4,272

In-state tuition

$7,368

Out-of-state tuition

$5,400

Room & board

$1,600

Books & supplies

$10,189

Total cost of attendance

46%

Students receiving Pell grants

0%

Students with federal loans

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$3,438
$30–48K
$2,617
$48–75K
$5,330
$75–110K
$6,081
$110K+
$8,944

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$32,937

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$29,795

Median earnings (6 yrs)

38%

Graduation rate

62%

Retention rate

55%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,630

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,548

Total enrollment

44%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

51%

First-generation

Gender balance

64% women
36% men

Race & ethnicity

White
66%
Black
19%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
5%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Gadsden State Community College FAQ

Is Gadsden State Community College a public or private school?

Gadsden State Community College is a public institution located in Gadsden, AL.

What is the acceptance rate at Gadsden State Community College?

Gadsden State Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Gadsden State Community College cost?

The average annual net price at Gadsden State Community College is $3,515 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,272 in-state and $7,368 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Gadsden State Community College?

About 38% of students at Gadsden State Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Gadsden State Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Gadsden State Community College students earn a median of $32,937 per year.

How many students attend Gadsden State Community College?

Gadsden State Community College enrolls about 3,548 students.

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