Gadsden State Community College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Gadsden State Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Gadsden, Alabama.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,032 for Alabama residents and $7,080 for other students on average. It offers 62 degree programs through 38 Certificate, 24 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 12 programs (6 Certificate, 6 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1001 George Wallace Dr, Gadsden, AL
Phone	256-549-8200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,032 Out-of-State$7,080
Student Population »	4,352 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	25%
Transfer-out Rate	4%
Retention Rate	65% (Full-time) 41% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,560
Students to Faculty	17:1 (5.88%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$30,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,032 for Alabama residents and $7,080 for out-of-state students at Gadsden State Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,991) over public community colleges in Alabama.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Gadsden State Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Alabama community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Alabama Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$4,032	$7,080
Books & Supplies	$1,600
On-Campus Living Costs	$7,524
Off-Campus Living Costs	$7,416
Average Financial Aid	$5,560
Cost of Attendance	$13,156	$16,204
After Financial Aid	$7,596	$10,644
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$30,200

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Alabama Residents	Out-of-State Students
Gadsden State Community College	$4,032	$7,080
Public Community Colleges in Alabama	$5,127	$8,991
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Gadsden State Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 12 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 6 Certificate, 6 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	6	6	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	38	24	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	62 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	13 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager	40 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	31 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician	33 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	28 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Court Reporting/Court Reporter	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	308 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	86 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	56 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Tool and Die Technology/Technician	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	27 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	78 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	75 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	28 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,352 students at Gadsden State Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,710 male students and 2,598 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	4,308	1,854	2,454
Male Students	1,710	840	870
Female Students	2,598	1,014	1,584

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Gadsden State Community College, there are 4,352 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,851 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,155 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,696 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	4,352
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,155
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,696
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,501