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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Acceptance
$3,515
Net price
3,548
Enrollment
38%
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Open admissions
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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
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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
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Race & ethnicity
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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