About: Gadsden State Community College is an affordable, accessible and comprehensive community college that prepares our diverse student population for success through quality education, innovative workforce development and meaningful community engagement.
Number of students: 6,937
Student/faculty ratio: 18:1
Cost of Attendance: $1,920 per semester ($160 per credit hour)
Cost of room and board: $3,984
Academics: The Honors Scholars Program offers scholarships to high-achieving and talented students who are seeking more intellectually challenging and creative college experiences.Honors students should maintain a minimum of 3.2 GPA and have a composite ACT score of 25 or SAT score of 1200. Types of degrees offered: Associate in Science, Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science, Certificate and Short-term Certificate
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
Percentage of students receiving financial aid: 60%
Scholarship deadline: March 1
Cool Factors:
•Gadsden State’s service area covers 2,469 square miles inCalhoun, Etowah, Cherokee, Cleburne and St. Clair counties.
•Gadsden State has six campuses in Calhoun, Etowah andCherokee counties. Courses are also taught at the St. Clair Correctional Facility.
•Forty-six percent of Gadsden State’s students 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 that require two years or less to complete and prepares graduates for direct entry into the workforce.
•ACE Institute is a dual enrollment program that allows students to take high school and college courses at the same time. Scholarships are available.
