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Gadsden State Community College was established on July 8, 2003. It was established by the consolidation of Gadsden State Community College and Harry M. Ayers State Technical College. This public community college has six campuses, the Wallace Drive Campus, Ayers Campus, East Broad Campus, Gadsden State Cherokee, Valley Street Campus and the McClellan Center.
GSCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The academic units of the college are organized into various divisions, including the Alabama Language Institute, the division of applied technology, the health sciences division, the math and engineering division and the science and aquatic science division.
GSCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and participates in various sports such as men's basketball, women's softball, tennis, women's basketball, men's baseball, women's cross country and women's volleyball. GSCC's teams are nicknamed the Gadsden State Cardinals.
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Campus Location1001 George Wallace Dr
Gadsden, AL 35902-0227
USA
Main Tel: (256) 549-8200
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Gadsden State Community College HighlightsWhere Gadsden State Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Historically black college.
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, law, mechanics and repair, office and administration, and production trades.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 494 | 22 | | 1-2 year certificate | 183 | 18 | | < 1 year certificate | 142 | 23 |
StudentsGadsden State Community College is a historically black college. The student enrollment at Gadsden State Community College was 5,514 in 2007-2008 (4,583 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,700 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 | | Room and board | $ 3,200 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 | | Other | $ 825 |
Financial Aid: Gadsden State Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 112 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 38 |
Housing and MealsGadsden State Community College provides on-campus housing for 110 of its 4,583 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (3 awarded) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (37 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (23 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (29 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Mason/Masonry
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (54 awarded) - Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (20 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW (20 awarded) - Court Reporting/Court Reporter
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (145 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (80 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA (4 awarded) - Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (72 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (176 awarded) - 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 (37 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (74 awarded) - Furniture Design and Manufacturing
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Welding Technology/Welder
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (37 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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