Gaston College

In 1963, Gaston College received a charter from the State of North Carolina and began offering its first classes. The university center at Gaston College was established in 1990 with help from The University of North Carolina.

Each term, Gaston College enrolls more than 5,000 students. The college also offers online courses for its students. There are various student organizations in the field of sports, academics and recreation.

Campus Location

201 Hwy 321 S
Dallas, NC 28034
USA
Main Tel: (704) 922-6200
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Gaston College Highlights

Where Gaston College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, office and administration, and education and teaching.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Large number of programs of study offered.
High female/male ratio.
Large number of students.
Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Library on-campus
Study abroad option
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	627	54
< 1 year certificate	198	33
1-2 year certificate	104	18
2-4 year degree		1

Gaston Students

The student enrollment at Gaston was 5,718 in 2007 (3,256 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 1,520
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 7,642
Books and supplies	$ 1,000

Financial Aid: Gaston participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Gaston:

School	Location	Enrollment
Central Community College	Grand Island, NE	6,531
North Metro Technical College	Acworth, GA	2,222
Lanier Technical College	Oakwood, GA	3,303
Coosa Valley Technical College	Rome, GA	2,628
West Central Technical College	Waco, GA	3,530
Isothermal Community College	Spindale, NC	2,131
Cleveland Community College	Shelby, NC	2,064
West Kentucky Community and Technical College	Paducah, KY	7,090
Clark College	Vancouver, WA	9,705
Johnston Community College	Smithfield, NC	4,145

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		128

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (97 awarded)

Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services
Business Administration and Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (29 awarded)

Computer Engineering
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (15 awarded)

Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (74 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

Industrial Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (27 awarded)

Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded)

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

LAW (25 awarded)

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

LIBERAL ARTS (204 awarded)

General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (53 awarded)

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA (0 awarded)

Communication and Media Studies
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (98 awarded)

Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (41 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (102 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (9 awarded)

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Dietitian Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (73 awarded)

Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (24 awarded)

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (58 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (0 awarded)

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage