Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Gadsden, AL. Gadsden State Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Gadsden State Community College is $4,272 for Alabama residents and $7,368 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 4.07% from last year at GSCC.
- Total 5,071 students have enrolled in GSCC and, of that, 1,060 students enrolled online exclusively.
- GSCC offers 62 programs and 3 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of GSCC is 38% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Gadsden State Community College is $4,272 for Alabama residents and $7,368 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 4.07% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Alabama Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,176 | $9,432 |
| 2022 | $5,248 | $9,184 |
| 2023 | $5,312 | $9,312 |
| 2024 | $4,032 | $7,080 |
| 2025 | $4,272 | $7,368 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Gadsden State Community College offers 62 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 12 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Gadsden State Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 24 | 6 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 16 | 2 |
| Total | 62 | 12 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 75 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 27 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 16 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 14 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 10 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 308 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 78 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 56 |
| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | 31 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 28 |
Student Population
Total 5,071 students have enrolled to Gadsden State Community College. By gender, there are 2,018 male and 3,053 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.66 to 1.
Gadsden State Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,060 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Asian | 48 | 19 | 29 |
| Black or African American | 847 | 280 | 567 |
| Hispanic | 427 | 178 | 249 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| White | 3,422 | 1,404 | 2,018 |
| Two or More Races | 265 | 99 | 166 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 5,071 | 2,018 | 3,053 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Gadsden State Community College is 38% and the transfer-out rate is 10%. The average financial aid amount is $4,462 and 80% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 38% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Retention Rate | 62% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,462 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 129 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 338 |