Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden State Community College Overview

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 offers on-campus 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!

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Gadsden Community College's theater groups.

Gadsden Community College does not have any greek life opportunties.

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.

2022 Gadsden Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$4,980
Out-of-State	$8,730

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Is Gadsden Community College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer view of what Gadsden Community College offers and if the college seems like a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Gadsden Community College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges 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 for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Gadsden Community College Graduates

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.

Check with Gadsden Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Gadsden Community College

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

For information on Gadsden Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. 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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Gadsden Community College.

Based on this information, how does Gadsden Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect 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 State Community College Located?

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

If you are interested in seeing 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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