Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Gadsden, AL. It offers 62 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/2003 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 5,071 students attended Gadsden State Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 129 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 128 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 338 (full-time) and 239 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Gadsden State Community College is 38% and transfer-out rate is 10%. The retention rate is 62% at the school.
| Student Population | 5,071 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 38% |
| Number of Faculty | 257 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Gadsden State Community College is $7,368
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
80% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,462 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $7,368 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,462 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Gadsden State Community College offers 38 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 845 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 22 | 4 | 481 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 16 | 2 | 364 |
| Total | 38 | 6 | 845 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Gadsden State Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 845 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 481 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 364 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 5,071 students have enrolled into Gadsden State Community College. By gender, 2,018 male and 3,053 female students are attending the school.
There are 3,422 White (67.48%), 847 Black/African American (16.70%), 427 Hispanic (8.42%), 48 Asian (0.95%), and 750 students with other races. 39 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,071 | 2,018 | 3,053 |
| American Indian/Native American | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Asian | 48 | 19 | 29 |
| Black/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 More | 265 | 99 | 166 |
| Un-Known | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 39 | 22 | 17 |
Directory Information
- 1001 George Wallace Dr, Gadsden, AL
- 256-549-8200
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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