Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden State Community College is a public community college located in Gadsden, AL. It offers 62 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 12 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
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 costs ($8,991) of public community colleges in Alabama.
It has 4,352 students that are higher than the average population (2,621 students) of community colleges in Alabama. In addition, 1,155 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Alabama community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $30,200.

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
Type2-4 years, public
Address1001 George Wallace Dr, Gadsden, AL
Phone256-549-8200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,032
Out-of-State$7,080
Student Population »4,352 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »25%
Transfer-out Rate4%
Retention Rate65% (Full-time)
41% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,560
Students to Faculty17:1 (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 Cost Of Attendance
Alabama ResidentsOut-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
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Alabama ResidentsOut-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
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs66NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3824NOT 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.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information Sciences62 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
13 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/CosmetologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager40 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
31 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician33 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
28 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Court Reporting/Court ReporterNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 308 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology86 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
56 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Tool and Die Technology/Technician15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder27 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 78 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training75 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 28 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,3081,8542,454
Male Students1,710840870
Female Students2,5981,0141,584

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 Enrollment4,352
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,155
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,696
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,501

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