Gallipolis Career College
1176 Jackson Pke, Suite 312, Gallipolis, OH, 45631-2600 - 
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In life's competitive field of action, it is most important that we are well prepared with basic and practical skills, techniques, and knowledge which will always insure our future, provide us with employment, enable us to rise with confidence and dignity to desirable social and economic levels, and give us solid security. Career college training provides these advantages. Gallipolis Career College's emphasis is on keeping pace with new knowledge and technologies that are being brought into our overall business and educational areas....
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| County | Gallia County, OH | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 131 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 6 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 137 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 92% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 92% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $928 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 92% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $980 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 68% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $1,517 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- The college was founded in 1962 under the name of Gallipolis Business College. Originally located on State Street in Gallipolis, the college was moved to 36 Locust Street in 1964. In 1978, it was moved to the Spring Valley Plaza, 1176 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis. In 1984, the college changed its name to Southeastern Business College. In January, 1990, Southeastern Business College was purchased by the Shirey Corporation. The college changed its name to Gallipolis Career College in October 1998. The Shirey Corporation is locally owned by Robert and Jeanette Shirey.
- At GCC, you will find an atmosphere conducive to learning. Our average student to teacher ratio is a low 11:1. That means individualized attention is available to all students. We also offer free tutoring to our students to ensure each one is able to reach his or her full potential.
- At Gallipolis Career College, we are dedicated to providing the most technologically advanced computer labs in the area. We are constantly surveying local businesses to find what skills we need to provide to produce the best employees possible.
- The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas and associate degrees and licensed by the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools to grant Associate Degrees.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Gallia Co. DJFS, GCC partner to provide tax prep service (Gallipolis Daily Tribune)
posted on March 3, 2010 at 07:17:49 am
GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Department of Job and Family Services has teamed up with Gallipolis Career College to offer tax preparation to the public. GCDJFS Supervisor Fred Childers said the a... - OH Career College Students Lose State Aid (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia)
posted on July 23, 2009 at 12:07:07 am
Students who are often working the hardest to get a college education are now losing a big chunk of help in Ohio. - Regents authorize GCC to award associate degrees (The Daily Sentinel)
posted on July 4, 2009 at 06:45:14 pm
GALLIPOLIS — On May 30, 1975, Gallipolis Career College was first authorized to award associate degree programs by the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools. Eventually, GCC was authorized to... - GCC can now award associate degrees (The Daily Sentinel)
posted on June 27, 2009 at 07:36:20 pm
GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis Career College has received authorization from the Ohio Board of Regents to award associate degrees through Dec. 31, 2012. The authorization was awarded by Chancellor Eri... - Saying thank you: ‘Everyday Heroes’ honored at breakfast (Gallipolis Daily Tribune)
posted on June 19, 2009 at 02:59:06 am
GALLIPOLIS — They’re your neighbors, friends or even just people you meet in the ordinary course of the day. On Thursday, 14 of them were recognized as “Everyday Heroes” for exceptional acts of co...
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