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Gadsden State Community College, Alabama

Overview of Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden State Community College can be found in Gadsden, Alabama (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Gadsden State Community College.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in engineering technician and production trades.

Gadsden State Community College Selectivity

Gadsden State Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

In 2005, 5,421 students were enrolled in Gadsden State Community College.

Student Life

Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Gadsden State Community College offers students meal plans.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden State Community College
1001 George Wallace Dr
Gadsden, AL 35902-0227
General Phone: (256) 549-8200
Admissions Phone: (256) 549-8210
Financial Aid Phone: (256) 549-8266
http://www.gadsdenstate.edu

Gadsden State Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Gadsden State Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine218licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic
Liberal Arts138general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Engineering Technician131electronics tech, HVAC tech, civil engineering tech, drafting
Office And Administration70administrative assistant, general office occupations
Production Trades64welding, tool and die tech, furniture design, upholsterer
Therapy And Counseling56massage therapy, substance abuse counseling
Medical Assistant And Technician55medical lab tech, radiation therapist, surgical tech
Beauty And Cosmetology48cosmetology
Mechanics And Repair42industrial mechanics, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, small engine mechanics, industrial electronics tech
Family And Social Work36child care management, foodservice management
Construction Trades32carpentry, masonry, electrician, lineworker, property management
Law31court reporting, legal assistant
Computer Science And Engineering31computer and info science
Business And Management8sales and marketing, accounting technology
Media5communication and journalism, radio and TV tech
Agricultural Science And Management1aquaculture
Security And Law Enforcement0criminal justice and police

Number of programs and degrees for Gadsden State Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree48925
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years24019
Award of less than 1 academic year23727

Student Body

Gadsden State Community College is a historically black college.

In 2005, Gadsden State Community College had a total enrollment of 5,421 students (3,789 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White74%
Black20%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1929%
20-2118%
22-2413%
25-2912%
30-348%
35-396%
40-498%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Alabama94%
State unknown5%
Georgia1%

Gadsden State Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time42 %
Part-Time7 %

Gadsden State Community College Room and Board (2005)

Gadsden State Community College offers campus housing for 110 of its 3,789 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Gadsden, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.

Gadsden State Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (256) 549-8210

Gadsden State Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,700
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,830
Room and board$ 2,350
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 825

Financial Aid:
Gadsden State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 101700)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (256) 549-8266

Gadsden State Community College Faculty

Gadsden State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured4863
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1320

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year61$44,72683$43,947
All faculty totalacademic year61$44,72683$43,947

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Gadsden State Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total4954103
Baseball25025
Basketball111223
Track066
All Other Sports133649

Gadsden State Community College Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Aquaculture

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Lineworker
Mason/Masonry

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Furniture Design and Manufacturing
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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Gadsden State Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Gadsden State Community College Apart:

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% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%Gadsden State Community College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Gadsden State Community College % of degrees in office and administration
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Gadsden State Community College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Gadsden State Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Gadsden State Community College % of degrees in production trades
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Gadsden State Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Gadsden State Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Gadsden State Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in law
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Gadsden State Community College % of degrees in law
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Gadsden State Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships

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