Gaston College
Gaston College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Dallas, NC. Gaston College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Gaston College is $3,186 for North Carolina residents and $9,330 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at Gaston.
- Total 6,443 students have enrolled in Gaston and, of that, 3,266 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Gaston offers 95 programs and 20 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Gaston is 63% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
- Gaston College has 1 branch campus and you can compare them in branch campuses section below.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Gaston College is $3,186 for North Carolina residents and $9,330 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as 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 | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,704 | $8,848 |
| 2022 | $2,862 | $9,006 |
| 2023 | $3,186 | $9,330 |
| 2024 | $3,186 | $9,330 |
| 2025 | $3,186 | $9,330 |
Branch Campuses
Gaston College has 1 branch campus. The following table lists the campuses with contact information and tuition rate.
| Campsus Name | Address | Phone | Web | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston College | 201 Highway 321 South, Dallas, NC | 704-922-6000 | www.gaston.edu/ | $3,186 / $9,330 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Gaston College offers 101 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 30 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Gaston College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 43 | 12 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 18 | 6 |
| Total | 101 | 30 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 48 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 25 |
| Medical Office Management/Administration | 12 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 10 |
| Accounting and Finance | 8 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 374 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 51 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 45 |
| Business Administration and Management | 30 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 21 |
Student Population
Total 6,443 students have enrolled to Gaston College. By gender, there are 2,261 male and 4,182 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.54 to 1.
Gaston College offers online degree/certificate programs and 3,266 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 | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Asian | 61 | 18 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 826 | 225 | 601 |
| Hispanic | 648 | 216 | 432 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White | 2,578 | 951 | 1,627 |
| Two or More Races | 169 | 51 | 118 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 2,110 | 784 | 1,326 |
| Total | 6,443 | 2,261 | 4,182 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Gaston College is 63% and the transfer-out rate is 12%. The average financial aid amount is $8,733 and 31% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 63% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| Retention Rate | 54% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $8,733 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 142 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 417 |