Gadsden State Community College

  • 2 Year
  • Gadsden, AL
  • 0 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

5,071
Gadsden State Community College overview
Gadsden State Community College overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Gadsden State Community College operates its main campus in Gadsden, Alabama, located approximately 65 miles northeast of Birmingham in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The public two-year institution, established in 1965, maintains additional campuses in Anniston and Centre, serving students across northeast Alabama. The college offers associate degrees and technical certificates across multiple disciplines, with particular emphasis on nursing, healthcare programs, and technical education including automotive technology and electrical engineering technology. GSCC provides open admission to students and operates primarily as a commuter college, though the college maintains residence halls at its main campus for technical and international students.

Gadsden State Community College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community. Explore all HBCUs

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

Alabama Resident Tuition

$4,272

Out of State Resident Tuition

$7,368

Breakdown

In State Costs for Gadsden State Community College
  • Tuition $4,272
  • Books and Supplies $1,600
  • Other Fees $1,176
  • Room and Board $5,400
  • Budget for Other Expenses $2,324
  • Total One Year Cost $14,772

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$29,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Gadsden State Community College are Health Professions, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Mechanic and Repair Technologies. 25% of students major in Health Professions, 19% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 13% in Mechanic and Repair Technologies.

  • Health Professions 25%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 19%
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies 13%
  • Business 10%
  • Engineering Technology 10%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101240.

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Last updated: August 2026