Gadsden State Community College
- Gadsden State Community College is a public, open-door, comprehensive community college dedicated to meeting the changing needs of citizens in its service area. It offers the first two years of a four-year degree, a number of technical and certificate programs, and non-credit programs that include continuing education, skills training, and adult education.
School Highlights
Gadsden State Community College serves 4,599 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 42%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 4,599 students
- In-state tuition: $3,168
- Out-state tuition: $5,880
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 33%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Gadsden State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 424 teachers has grown by 38% over five years.
Gadsden State Community College
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
424 staff
153 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Gadsden State Community College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
The Gadsden State Community College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,599 students
1,944 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
2,233 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
2,366 students
1,075 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
110 students
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
16%
26%
% White
67%
58%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.59
College Completion Rate
21%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,200
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,168 is less than the state average of $4,077. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,880 is less than the state average of $7,206. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,168
$4,077
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,880
$7,206
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
89%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- GSCC consists of the following campuses, centers, and instructional sites in Alabama: Wallace Drive, East Broad, and Valley Street campuses (Gadsden) and Ayers Campus (Anniston); McClellan Center; and Piedmont High School, Pell City High School, Cherokee County, Cleburne County, and St Clair Correctional Facility (IEP) instructional sites. By offering a broad spectrum of programs, GSCC provides all its students with opportunities for education, personal, and professional advancement. A wide range of academic courses prepares students to transfer successfully to four-year institutions. Technical programs equip students to master certain skills, as well as to utilize them through job entry. The College provides a wide range of support services that enable students to function in a collegiate environment and to make decisions appropriate to both their personal and their educational goals. The College has committed itself to becoming an integral part of the lives of those communities that it serves. Continued cooperation with civic, business, and industrial leaders strengthens the ties between the College and these communities. GSCC is pledged to offering quality education in both academic and technical fields to all citizens within its service area. Always receptive to the specific needs of individuals, groups, businesses, and industries, GSCC provides, through specialize courses and training, the knowledge and the techniques necessary for success in several occupational fields. In addition, classroom and on-site experiences further develop students' understanding not only of their immediate environment but also of the larger world around them. The College fosters a spirit of internationalism through cultural exchanges within the communities served.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Gadsden State Community College is Snead State Community College (17.8 miles away)
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Location
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