Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden State Community College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Gadsden, Alabama. Gadsden Community College was founded in 1965 and enrolls 3,993 undergrads and no graduate students. Gadsden Community College provides housing for up to 110 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 2% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Gadsden Community College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Gadsden Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Gadsden Community College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Gadsden Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Gadsden Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Gadsden Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Gadsden Community College on the Student Life page.

Is Gadsden Community College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Gadsden Community College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Gadsden Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 54% of students who start at Gadsden Community College return the next year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Gadsden Community College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 56% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Gadsden Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Gadsden Community College. Based on this information, how does Gadsden Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Gadsden Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Gadsden Community College?

Gadsden Community College is located in the small town setting of Gadsden, Alabama, less than an hour from Birmingham.

If you want to see Gadsden Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 59 to Gadsden, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Gadsden Community College and Gadsden are like without leaving home.

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