- Gaston College, located in Gaston and Lincoln Counties, is an open door, comprehensive, public community college that promotes lifelong learning and economic development through high quality educational programs and services.
School Highlights
- Gaston College serves 5,777 students (32% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the state community college average of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
- Gaston College is the only community colleges within Gaston County, NC.
- The nearest community college is The Art Institute of Charlotte (15.80 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 277 teachers has declined by 13% over five years.
| Gaston College | (NC) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 277 staff | 122 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 5,777 students | 2,273 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,862 students | 967 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,915 students | 1,306 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1%
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| % Asian | 1%
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2%
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| % Hispanic | 4%
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5%
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| % Black | 11%
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21%
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| % White | 78%
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63%
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| % Two or more races | 1%
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1%
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| % Non Resident races | 1%
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1%
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| % Unknown races | 4%
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6%
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.38 | 0.55 |
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| College Completion Rate | 21%
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $27,600 | - |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
- College Location Mi. Students
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The Art Institute of CharlottePivate, for profit1,129 students | 15.80 MiThree Lakepointe Plaze, 2110 Water Ridge Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704)357-8020 15.801,129 -
ITT Technical Institute-Charlotte SouthPivate, for profit319 students | 16.10 Mi4135 Southstream Blvd., Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704)423-3100 16.10319 -
2,990 students | 17.20 Mi137 S Post Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(704)669-6000 17.202,990 -
Johnson & Wales University-CharlottePrivate, non-profit2,255 students | 19.10 MiAcademic Center, 801 West Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980)598-1000 19.102,255 -
486 students | 20.20 Mi1200 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704)355-5043 20.20486
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