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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.
The most common majors at the school are in engineering technician and production trades.
Gadsden State Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 5,421 students were enrolled in Gadsden State Community College.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Gadsden State Community College offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 218 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 138 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 131 | electronics tech, HVAC tech, civil engineering tech, drafting |
| Office And Administration | 70 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Production Trades | 64 | welding, tool and die tech, furniture design, upholsterer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 56 | massage therapy, substance abuse counseling |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 55 | medical lab tech, radiation therapist, surgical tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 48 | cosmetology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 42 | industrial mechanics, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, small engine mechanics, industrial electronics tech |
| Family And Social Work | 36 | child care management, foodservice management |
| Construction Trades | 32 | carpentry, masonry, electrician, lineworker, property management |
| Law | 31 | court reporting, legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 31 | computer and info science |
| Business And Management | 8 | sales and marketing, accounting technology |
| Media | 5 | communication and journalism, radio and TV tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | aquaculture |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and police |
Number of programs and degrees for Gadsden State Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 489 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 240 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 237 | 27 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 94% |
| State unknown | 5% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 42 % |
| Part-Time | 7 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (256) 549-8210
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 48 | 63 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 61 | $44,726 | 83 | $43,947 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 61 | $44,726 | 83 | $43,947 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 49 | 54 | 103 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Track | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 36 | 49 |
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gadsden State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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