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.

Highlights

Where the school 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 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	497	45
< 1 year certificate	236	29
1-2 year certificate	110	19

Students

Student enrollment was 5,718 in 2007-2008 (4,312 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
State Tuition and fees	$ 1,520
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 7,641
Books and supplies	$ 2,200

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
1	Central Community College	Grand Island, NE	6,531
2	Lanier Technical College	Oakwood, GA	3,303
3	West Central Technical College	Waco, GA	3,530
4	College of Southern Idaho	Twin Falls, ID	7,118
5	Great Basin College	Elko, NV	3,216
6	Walla Walla Community College	Walla Walla, WA	4,600
7	Ashland Community and Technical College	Ashland, KY	4,675
8	Coosa Valley Technical College	Rome, GA	2,628
9	Skagit Valley College	Mount Vernon, WA	5,727
10	North Metro Technical College	Acworth, GA	2,222

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		138

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (0 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (92 awarded)

Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management
Logistics and Materials Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (23 awarded)

Computer Engineering
Computer Programming/Programmer
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (13 awarded)

Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (70 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (36 awarded)

Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

LAW (19 awarded)

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (163 awarded)

General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (81 awarded)

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

MEDIA (3 awarded)

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (67 awarded)

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (33 awarded)

Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (97 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)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (4 awarded)

Dietitian Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (30 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

SCIENCE (0 awarded)

Biotechnology

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (2 awarded)

Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (69 awarded)

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (17 awarded)

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage