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Gaston College

Dallas, NC, USA

Gaston College is a public, 2-year institution established in Dallas, North Carolina, with satellite facilities located in Lincolnton and Belmont. The college offers over 100 academic programs, which award associate’s degrees, certificates, and diplomas. Students in STEM fields have the opportunity to enroll in Gaston’s Apprenticeship 321 Program for tuition-free education, training on the job, and a salary. Gaston College complies with both the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement and the High School to Community College Articulation Agreement, giving it articulation agreements with each public education institution statewide.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
99%
Out-Of-State Students
1%

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
4,953
Total Number of Undergrads
4,953
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Classroom Sizes

Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$8,486
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$3,186
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$9,330
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1460

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,608
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,482
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$101

Student Loans

Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$2,625

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
35%
65%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$28,900

What Students Are Saying

They have amazing instructors. They have friendly staff members. They always go above and beyond what is expected to help any student that needs help with any certain thing.
Amanda from Iron Station, NC
The staff is super helpful there. The campus atmosphere is really calm and the campus itself is really convenient. Great school!
Sadaf from Gastonia, NC
A good school that has really great teachers.
The content of the courses are on point.
Would recommend to anyone wanting to get a two year degree.
Ashley from Bessemer City, NC
If you are in a program, the experience can be fantastic. Currently I am enrolled in a program and it feels like an exclusive club. The instructors are excellent and will help me with anything, including helping me find a career after graduation.
Ashley from Vale, NC