Gadsden State Community College www . gadsdenstate . edu
About : Gadsden State Community College is a public community college providing accessible postsecondary education .
Number of students : 6,113 Student / faculty ratio : 20:1
Cost of Attendance : In-State Tuition : $ 3,600 ($ 150 per credit hour ) Room and Board : $ 3,984
Campus Life : Gadsden State ’ s service area covers 2,469 square miles with six campuses in Calhoun , Etowah and Cherokee counties .
Academics : Associate in Science , Associate in Arts , and Associate in Applied Science degrees , certificates and short-term certificates . Almost 50 percent of students enrolled are completing general education courses with the intent to earn a bachelor ’ s degree after transferring to a four-year institution . Over 70 career technical programs are offered which require two years or less to complete and which prepare graduates for direct entry into the workforce .
Scholarships and Financial Aid : Percentage of students receiving financial aid : 60 % Scholarship deadline : March 1
Cool Factors :
• Gadsden State ’ s Valley Street Campus is the only HBCU in the area . It was established on July 6 , 1960 , as a private vocational school for Black Americans . It joined Gadsden State as a technical institution in 1970 .
• Gadsden State has been named the Top Community College in Alabama for Online Education by Affordable Colleges Online .
• Gadsden State is consistently named a Military Friendly School by Victory Media , a media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life .
• Transfer Pathways Program allows Gadsden State students to seamlessly transfer to Jacksonville State University .
I didn ’ t have a car . Even getting to class was a struggle . But I persevered . I finished my degree at Gadsden State .
Now it ’ s your turn !
register now at www . gadsdenstate . edu
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