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Gadsden State Community College is a public, comprehensive community college located in Gadsden, Alabama. It is under the control of the Alabama State Board of Education. The college was created by the consolidation of Harry M. Ayers State Technical College and Gadsden State Community College on July 8, 2003. GSCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
GSCC's athletic department fields a wide variety of sports for both men and women. Its teams are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Gadsden State Community College can be found in Gadsden, AL (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 office and administration 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 2007, 5,514 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
http://www.gadsdenstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 158 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 149 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 88 | industrial mechanics, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, small engine mechanics, industrial electronics tech |
| Production Trades | 62 | welding, tool and die tech, furniture design, upholsterer |
| Office And Administration | 61 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Medical Support And Technology | 50 | radiation therapist, surgical tech, medical lab tech |
| Engineering Technician | 45 | HVAC tech, civil engineering tech, drafting, electronics tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | massage therapy, substance abuse counseling |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 39 | cosmetology |
| Construction Trades | 38 | carpentry, masonry, electrician |
| Law | 28 | court reporting, legal assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 23 | child care management |
| Business And Management | 19 | accounting technology, sales and marketing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Media | 4 | communication and journalism, radio and TV tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | aquaculture |
Number of programs and degrees for Gadsden State Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 476 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 176 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 163 | 26 |
Gadsden State Community College is a historically black college.
In 2007, Gadsden State Community College had a total enrollment of 5,514 students (3,897 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 95% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
Gadsden State Community College offers campus housing for 110 of its 3,897 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Gadsden, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 |
| Room and board | $ 2,800 |
| 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)
Gadsden State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 46 | 69 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 63 | $52,771 | 83 | $54,473 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 63 | $52,771 | 83 | $54,473 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 42 | 49 | 91 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| Track | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 30 | 37 |
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
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
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
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
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 14% |  |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education 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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