Gadsden State Community College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,000

1.63% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$4,777

After Financial Aid

2022 Enrolled Students

4,352

46% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

25.1%

204 Graduates

About

Gadsden State Community College is a higher education institution located in Etowah County, AL. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Gadsden State Community College were General Studies (206 degrees awarded), Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (87 degrees), and Registered Nursing (79 degrees).

In 2022, 1,522 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gadsden State Community College. 44.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,083 degrees), 4.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (255 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Gadsden State Community College is $4,000, which is $−4,112 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Gadsden State Community College is $4,000, which is $4,112 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,777.

In 2022, 76% of undergraduate students attending Gadsden State Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,000

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Gadsden State Community College was $4,000. The cost of tuition at Gadsden State Community College is $−4,112 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Gadsden State Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,777

2022 Value

2.31%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Gadsden State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,777. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Gadsden State Community College grew by 2.31%.

This chart compares the average net price of Gadsden State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$4,650

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Gadsden State Community College was of $4,650 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Gadsden State Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76% of undergraduate students at Gadsden State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 4.11% with respect to 2021, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Gadsden State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Gadsden State Community College had a total enrollment of 4,352 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Gadsden State Community College is 2,003 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,349. This means that 46% of students enrolled at Gadsden State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Gadsden State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.7% White, 17.6% Black or African American, 6.87% Hispanic or Latino, 4.14% Two or More Races, 0.942% Asian, 0.345% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0919% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Gadsden State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.6%), followed by White Male (27.5%) and Black or African American Female (12.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

46%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Gadsden State Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,352 students. The full-time enrollment at Gadsden State Community College is 2,003 and the part-time enrollment is 2,349. This means that 46% of students enrolled at Gadsden State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Gadsden State Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Gadsden State Community College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Gadsden State Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Gadsden State Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,988 enrolled students
Black or African American
764 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
299 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Gadsden State Community College is 68.7% White, 17.6% Black or African American, 6.87% Hispanic or Latino, 4.14% Two or More Races, 0.942% Asian, 0.345% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0919% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10 students (0.23%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 178 fewer women than men received degrees from Gadsden State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gadsden State Community College is white (1,083 degrees awarded). There were 4.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (255 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Gadsden State Community College is General Studies (206 degrees awarded), followed by Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (87 degrees) and Registered Nursing (79 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Gadsden State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (413 degrees awarded), Precision Production (128 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (189 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gadsden State Community College are Other managers (46,398 people), Construction managers (43,567 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (39,199 people), Software developers (32,167 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (18,429 people).

The most specialized majors at Gadsden State Community College in 2022 are Mechanical Technologies (413 degrees awarded), Precision Production (128 degrees), Engineering Technologies (189 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (120 degrees), and Construction (27 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gadsden State Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Gadsden State Community College are Mechanical Technologies (413 degrees awarded), Precision Production (128 degrees), Engineering Technologies (189 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (120 degrees), and Construction (27 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gadsden State Community College are Construction (102,744 people), Elementary & secondary schools (88,022 people), Computer Systems Design (46,956 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (29,153 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (27,810 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Gadsden State Community College.

Most Common (2022)

General Studies
206 degrees awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
87 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
79 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Gadsden State Community College was General Studies with 206 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Gadsden State Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

850

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

672

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 850 degrees were awarded to men at Gadsden State Community College, which is 1.26 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (672).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Gadsden State Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 354 degrees were awarded to men at Gadsden State Community College in Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology, which is 18.6 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 132 degrees were awarded to men at Gadsden State Community College in General Studies, which is 1.78 times more than the 74 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 19% of students graduating from Gadsden State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Gadsden State Community College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.43% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,083 degrees awarded
Black or African American
255 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
78 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Gadsden State Community College is white (1,083 degrees awarded). There were 4.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (255 degrees).

2.17% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
624 degrees awarded
White Female
459 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
131 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gadsden State Community College is white male (624 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (459 degrees).

Operations

Gadsden State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.46M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −596k (−17.2%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Gadsden State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 56.1M. Gadsden State Community College employs 123 No academic ranks. Most academics at Gadsden State Community College are Female No academic rank (67), and Male No academic rank (56).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gadsden State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 58 employees, Management, with 40 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

Endowment

$3.46M

2022 Endowment

17.4%

decline from 2021

Gadsden State Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.46M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Gadsden State Community College declined 17.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.75M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Gadsden State Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$15M - Federal
$1.95M - State
$71k - Local

As of 2022, Gadsden State Community College received $15M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.95M from state grants and contracts, and $71k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$22.3M

2022 Salaries

3.86%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Gadsden State Community College paid a median of $22.3M in salaries, which represents 39.8% of their overall expenditure ($56.1M) and a 3.86% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.71% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.664% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.89M

Instructional Salaries

123

Number of Employees

In 2022, Gadsden State Community College paid a total of $7.89M to 123 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

123 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Gadsden State Community College was No academic rank with 123 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gadsden State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 58 employees, Management with 40 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Gadsden State Community College was Female No academic rank with 67 employees, and Male No academic rank with 56 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Gadsden State Community College.

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