Gadsden State Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,048

23.8% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$5,410

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,728

45.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.2%

205 Graduates

About

Gadsden State Community College is a higher education institution located in Etowah County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Gadsden State Community College were General Studies (308 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (78 degrees), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (56 degrees).

In 2023, 1,840 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gadsden State Community College. 46.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,317 degrees), 4.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (294 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Gadsden State Community College is $3,048, which is $−5,205 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Gadsden State Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Gadsden State Community College is $3,048, which is $5,205 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,410.

In 2023, 79% of undergraduate students attending Gadsden State Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,048

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Gadsden State Community College was $3,048. The cost of tuition at Gadsden State Community College is $−5,205 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$5,410

2023 Value

13.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Gadsden State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,410. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Gadsden State Community College grew by 13.3%.

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 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

79% of undergraduate students at Gadsden State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.95% with respect to 2022, when 76% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Gadsden State Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Gadsden State Community College had a total enrollment of 4,728 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Gadsden State Community College is 2,133 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,595. This means that 45.1% 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 69% White, 16.5% Black or African American, 6.85% Hispanic or Latino, 4.91% Two or More Races, 1.18% Asian, 0.317% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0635% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Gadsden State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.2%), followed by White Male (27.8%) and Black or African American Female (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Gadsden State Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,728 students. The full-time enrollment at Gadsden State Community College is 2,133 and the part-time enrollment is 2,595. This means that 45.1% of students enrolled at Gadsden State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% 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

59%

2023 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 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Gadsden State Community College had a retention rate lower 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 (2023)

White
3,264 enrolled students
Black or African American
778 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
324 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Gadsden State Community College is 69% White, 16.5% Black or African American, 6.85% Hispanic or Latino, 4.91% Two or More Races, 1.18% Asian, 0.317% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0635% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 4 students (0.0846%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 138 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 (1,317 degrees awarded). There were 4.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (294 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Gadsden State Community College is General Studies (308 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (78 degrees) and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (56 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (377 degrees awarded), Precision Production (118 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (163 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (92,457 people), Other managers (63,455 people), Software developers (39,885 people), Education administrators (28,057 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (27,737 people).

The most specialized majors at Gadsden State Community College in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (377 degrees awarded), Precision Production (118 degrees), Engineering Technologies (163 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (119 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (318 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Gadsden State Community College are Mechanical Technologies (377 degrees awarded), Precision Production (118 degrees), Engineering Technologies (163 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (119 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (318 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (195,736 people), uninformed (120,509 people), Computer Systems Design (64,403 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (60,757 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (53,210 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 (2023)

General Studies
308 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
78 degrees awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
56 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Gadsden State Community College was General Studies with 308 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

989

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

851

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 989 degrees were awarded to men at Gadsden State Community College, which is 1.16 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (851).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 293 degrees were awarded to men at Gadsden State Community College in Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology, which is 14 times more than the 21 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 206 degrees were awarded to men at Gadsden State Community College in General Studies, which is 2.02 times more than the 102 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% 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, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Gadsden State Community College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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, 0.488% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,317 degrees awarded
Black or African American
294 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
104 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Gadsden State Community College is white (1,317 degrees awarded). There were 4.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (294 degrees).

0.543% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
738 degrees awarded
White Female
579 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
173 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gadsden State Community College is white male (738 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (579 degrees).

Operations

Gadsden State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.78M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 665k (17.6%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Gadsden State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 57M. Gadsden State Community College employs 129 No academic ranks. Most academics at Gadsden State Community College are Female No academic rank (70), and Male No academic rank (59).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gadsden State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 52 employees, Management, with 39 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

Endowment

$3.78M

2023 Endowment

9.22%

growth from 2022

Gadsden State Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.78M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Gadsden State Community College grew 9.22% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.02M 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

$11.1M - Federal
$3.48M - State
$40.3k - Local

As of 2023, Gadsden State Community College received $11.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.48M from state grants and contracts, and $40.3k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$23M

2023 Salaries

2.92%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Gadsden State Community College paid a median of $23M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($57M) and a 2.92% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.86% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.71% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$8.42M

Instructional Salaries

129

Number of Employees

In 2023, Gadsden State Community College paid a total of $8.42M to 129 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

129 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

52 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Gadsden State Community College was No academic rank with 129 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gadsden State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 52 employees, Management with 39 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Gadsden State Community College was Female No academic rank with 70 employees, and Male No academic rank with 59 employees.

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

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