School Overview
Gaston College is a community college located in Dallas, North Carolina. The school offers over 100 associates degrees and certificate programs.
General Information
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Admission Office 201 Highway 321 South Dallas, NC 28034-1499 (704) 922-6214 Fax: (704) 922-2344 [email protected] Contact: Michelle Wray Director of Admissions/Enrollment Management |
Main Address 201 Highway 321 South Dallas, NC 28034-1499 (704) 922-6200 www.gaston.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 5,621 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Admission to health services programs, including nursing, based on ACT scores and interview. Basic literacy must be demonstrated, after admission, in order to take certain courses. |
College Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Architectural Technology A,C Arts, Visual & Performing Commercial/Advertising Art C Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A Communications & Journalism Broadcast Journalism A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General A,C Education Early Childhood Education A,C Engineering Technologies Architectural Drafting C Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Dietetic Technician A Law & Legal Studies Legal Administrative Assistance A Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Electrical/Electronics Equipment Repair C Personal & Culinary Services Cosmetology A Public Administration & Services Social Work A Security & Protective Services Fire Protection/Safety Technology 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.
Gaston College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (704) 922-6200 |
| Website: | www.gaston.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | |
| Address: | 201 Hwy 321 S, Dallas, NC 28034 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 5,655 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,001 (35% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $2,704 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $8,848 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 65% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,557 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Gaston College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Gaston College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 12 | 6 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 7 | 5 | |||
| Construction Trades | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 3 | 1 | |||
| Engineering | 2 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 9 | 9 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 15 | 11 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 6 | 4 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 5 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 3 | 1 | |||
| Precision Production | 4 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 75 | 51 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Gaston 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 | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $2,704 |
| Out-of-state | $8,848 |
| Books and supplies | $1,989 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 217 | 65% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 207 | 62% | $5,557 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | 0% | $0 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,152 | 40% | $3,883 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Gaston 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 Gaston 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 |
Gaston College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 5,655 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,655 |
| 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
Gaston 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
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