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Public | 6,602 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Gaston College serves 6,602 students (52% of students are full-time).
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
- Gaston College is the only community colleges within Gaston County, NC.
- The nearest community college is Cleveland Community College (18.0 miles away).
School Overview: |
Gaston College
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Community College Avg.
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| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) |
296 staff | 63 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 6,602 students | 1,418 students |
| Student / Staff Ratio | 1:22 | 1:21 |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,451 students | 1,262 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,151 students | 1,508 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | - | 6% |
| % Black | - | 15% |
| % White | - | 62% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2010-11) |
$1,984 | $4,485 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2010-11) |
$8,128 | $8,679 |
School Notes:
- Gaston College was granted a charter by the State of North Carolina in 1963 and began its first classes in temporary headquarters in September 1964. The college moved to its permanent campus on Highway 321 between Dallas and Gastonia two months later. Serving both Gaston and Lincoln counties, Gaston College enrolls over 5,000 students each term in curriculum programs and averages over 16,000 students annually in its Continuing Education programs. Part of the North Carolina Community College System, Gaston College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
- The twelve major buildings that comprise the Gaston College Dallas campus contain approximately 450,868 square feet and have an estimated current value of $41,385,862. There is an efficient road system and parking for more than 2,000 cars. College facilities (including a 480-seat auditorium) are available for public use and may be scheduled through the Office for Finance and Facilities. Gaston College is a commuter institution and does not have dormitories or housing for rent.
- The purpose of the Arts and Sciences Division of Gaston College is to provide quality instructional opportunities in college parallel programs for students who intend to transfer to senior institutions and to provide support of technical and occupational program curriculums. The division serves as a community resource and promotes academic articulation with public/private schools, business/industry, and senior institutions.
- The Liberal Arts and Sciences Division offers a wide range of courses. Among these are art, criminal justice, technology, early childhood education, English, foreign languages, humanities, mathematics, music, the natural sciences, paralegal technology, and the social sciences.
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