Gadsden State Community College, AL
Public2-Year • MediumAssociate's College • Largely Vocational • Largely Traditional StudentsHistorically Black College and UniversityOpen AdmissionsMain Campus
Gadsden State Community College Rankings
Affordability95
Retention5
Graduation1
Earnings7
Diversity39
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Gadsden State Community College
-Bachelor’s
35%Associate’s
65%Certificate
AssocHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing7%
Computer and Information Sciences<1%
Construction Trades2%
Engineering Technologies8%
Health Professions and Related Programs25%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Legal Professions and Studies2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities22%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies16%
Personal and Culinary Services4%
Precision Production10%
Admissions
Getting into Gadsden State Community College
-Admission Rate
-Median SAT Math
-Median SAT Reading
-Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Gadsden State Community College
$4KIn-State Tuition
$7KOut-of-State Tuition
$10KAverage Total Cost
$4KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $5K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $6K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $6K | $17K | $19K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Gadsden State Community College
-Receive Federal Loans
-Median Federal Debt
-Repayment Rate
-Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 73% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 8% | 11% | 12% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AL | US |
|---|
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AL | US |
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Completion
Completion Rates at Gadsden State Community College
55%Retention Rate
14%Transfer Rate
32%Withdrawal Rate
21%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 12% | 26% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 21% | 41% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 25% | 40% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 25% | 41% | 53% |
| Black | 16% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 23% | 42% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21% | 42% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 30% | 35% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 17% | 33% | 44% |
| Other race | 62% | 29% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Gadsden State Community College
82%Employment Rate
$21KMedian Salary
$12K25 Pctl Salary
$33K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 82% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 80% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 81% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 79% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 79% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $12K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $21K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $33K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $46K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $21K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $24K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $27K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Gadsden State Community College
4,147Undergraduates
61%Full-time Undergrads
23Avg Entry Age
-Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 35% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 19% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 64% | 51% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 25% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 10% | 14% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Gadsden State Community College, AL
Jacksonville State University
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Northeast Alabama Community College
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