School Overview
Gadsden State Community College (GSCC) with locations in Gadsden, Centre, and Anniston, Alabama is an open-door two-year college that serves the cities of Etowah, Cleburne, St. Clair, Cherokee, and Calhoun. Gadsden State Community College has four campuses: Ayers, Valley Street, East Broad, and Wallace Drive. It also has two learning centers: McClellan Center and the Gadsden State Cherokee Center.
The college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has a total annual enrollment of roughly 8,000 students.
Gadsden State Community College competes athletically in the Alabama Community College Conference as the Cardinals. Competitive sports teams include men’s and women’s volleyball, cross country, softball, and basketball and men’s tennis.
General Information
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Admission Office 1001 George Wallace Drive PO Box 227 Gadsden, AL 35902-0227 (256) 549-8210 (800) 226-5563 Fax: (256) 549-8205 [email protected] Contact: Teresa Rhea Associate Dean of Student Services and Registrar |
Main Address 1001 George Wallace Drive/PO Box 227 Gadsden, AL 35902-0227 (256) 549-8200 www.gadsdenstate.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 5,456 Degree-seeking undergrads: 4,467 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Special requirements for health-related programs. Career Program Assessment Test required for some programs. |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agriculture – General A Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies American Studies A Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General A Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting Technology A Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric A Communications Technologies Communications Technologies – General A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Networking/Telecommunications A Construction Trades Carpentry C Education Early Childhood Education A Engineering Engineering – General A Engineering Technologies Civil Drafting/Civil Engineering A,C English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General A Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management C Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology A History History – General A Law & Legal Studies Court Reporting A Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Mathematics Mathematics – General A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Auto Body Repair C Natural Resources & Conservation Forestry – General A Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness A Personal & Culinary Services Aesthetics/Skin Care C Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies A Physical Sciences Chemistry A Precision Production Trades Upholstery C Psychology Psychology – General A Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration A Social Sciences Sociology A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Gadsden State Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (256) 549-8200 |
| Website: | www.gadsdenstate.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://ssb.gadsdenstate.edu/PROD/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon |
| Address: | 1001 George Wallace Dr, Gadsden, AL 35903 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,736 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,387 (50% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $3,840 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $7,056 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 83% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,667 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Gadsden State Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Gadsden State Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Construction Trades | 4 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 10 | 5 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 5 | 5 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 8 | 1 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 3 | 2 | |||
| Precision Production | 4 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 43 | 23 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Gadsden State Community College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $3,840 |
| Out-of-state | $7,056 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 735 | 83% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 692 | 78% | $5,667 |
| Student loan aid | 25 | 3% | $4,645 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,534 | 71% | $4,704 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Gadsden State Community College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Gadsden State Community College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Gadsden State Community College Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 4,736 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,736 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Gadsden State Community College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs
- Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation
- Massage
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
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