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Gaston College
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Gaston College Academics
Gaston College is a community college in Dallas, North Carolina, that offers associate degrees, diploma programs, and certificate programs.
Gaston College has Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs in dozens of fields, including Architectural Technology, Business Administration, Computer Programming, Early Childhood Education, Information Systems Security, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Medical Office Administration, Nursing, Paralegal Technology, and Web Technologies.
The college also offers diploma programs in Accounting, Broadcasting and Production Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Medical Transcription, Practical Nursing, Therapeutic Massage, Welding Technology, and many more.
In addition, Gaston College has a number of Certificate Programs, such as AC/Heating and Refrigeration, Basic Law Enforcement Training, Dietary Manager, Federal Income Tax, Information Systems Security, Medical Billing and Coding, Office Systems Technology, and Truck Driver Training.
Gaston College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, the North Carolina Board of Nursing has approved Gaston’s Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing Programs, and a number of its other programs are approved by various prestigious institutions.
Gaston College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Gaston College Admissions
Gaston College has an open admissions policy. Applicants need to only possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent, although some programs may have their own special requirements. Students can apply for admission to Gaston College online.
Students should submit their high school or college transfer transcripts. Applicants should also submit ACT, SAT, ASSET, or COMPASS test scores. Students who have not completed one of these tests will be need to take a COMPASS placement test.
Gaston College Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for students who need assistance paying for school. This aid is in the forms of grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study programs.
Students should begin by completing the Free Application for Student Aid, which can be done online. Financial aid is generally determined by need, rather can academic performance.
There are a number of state-supported programs that can help Gaston students pay for college. These include the North Carolina Student Incentive Grant; North Carolina Community College Grant; North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship; North Carolina Student Loan Program for Health, Science, and Mathematics; Nurse Education Scholarship Loan, Nurse Scholars Program; and Wachovia Technical Scholarship.
In addition, many Gatson College students take advantage of the aid made available by the Gaston College Foundation Scholarships. Among these are the Pearl Dixon Balthis Foundation Scholarship, Hershal Hoyle and Gilda R. Beam Endowed Scholarship, Dr. Borden Bell Endowed Scholarship, Virginia Brandon Endowed Scholarship, John and Joyce Brison Endowed Scholarship, A. Leonel Brunnemer Nursing Scholarship, David Belk Cannon Family Scholarship, Dr. Helen L. Carter Memorial Scholarship, Citizens South Athena Scholarship, Polie Cloninger Endowed Scholarship, Britt Cordero Scholarship Fund, Duane Crane Science Scholarship, First Gatson Foundation Liberal Arts Scholarship, Gaston County Credit Professionals International Scholarship, Gastonia East Rotary Club Scholarship, Benjamin Clyde Hord Scholarship, Dr. Janet Johnson Honorary Scholarship, Machining Technology Scholarship, Jeanne Rauch Art Scholarship, Don Walser Family Endowed Accounting Scholarship, and a number of nursing scholarships.
Gaston College Students
Gaston College is a commuter college, with no students living on campus. Its main campus, in Dallas, North Carolina, is only 25 miles from Charlotte.
There are a number of student clubs and organizations at Gaston College. These include Compassion in Accounting, Educators of Tomorrow, Fine and Performing Arts Club, Gaston College Paralegal Club, Medical Assisting Club, Rotaract, and Society of Manufacturing Engineers Student Chapter No. 28. There are also chapters of Phi Beta Lambda and Psi Beta.
Gaston College also has a campus radio station, WSGE 97.1 FM.
Information Summary
Ranks 1844th overall and 74th in North Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
55.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,520 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
15 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
63% / 54% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
4,773 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Dallas, NC 28034
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,159 (5,617 urban / 8,542 rural) |
| Households | 5,479 (2.53 people per house) |
| Families | 4,054 (2.94 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,314 |
| Pop. — Asian | 54 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 7 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 77 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 12,729 |
| Pop. — Other | 64 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Gaston College?
Ranks 3251st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,344 | $1,344 | $7,466 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $176 | $176 | $176 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $40 | $40 | $220 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,520 | $2,520 | $8,642 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $12,979 | $12,979 | $19,101 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,226 | $8,226 | $14,348 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,324  $1,520 |
$1,324  $1,520 |
$7,084  $7,642 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,753  $5,753 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,706  $4,706 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $5,706  $5,706 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Gaston College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Gaston College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Gaston College Ranks 3173rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,906 | 248 |  39% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,386 | 8 |  1% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,574 | 17 |  3% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,598 | 19 |  3% |
| Any financial aid type | 311 |  50% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Gaston College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 163 | 548 | 711 |
Hispanic | 45 | 72 | 117 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 29 | 44 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 12 | 13 | 25 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,265 | 2,476 | 3,741 |
Race Unknown | 53 | 82 | 135 |
| Total | 1,553 | 3,220 | 4,773 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Gaston College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 121 | 176 | |
| 3 | 92 | 95 | |
| N/A | 74 | 74 | |
| 5 | 56 | 61 | |
| 1 | 40 | 41 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Gaston College Ranks 2309th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $47,188 ($47,624 male / $46,912 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 124 (48 male / 76 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 328 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,204,707 |
Gaston College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Gaston College is a community college located in Dallas, North Carolina. Serving Gaston County and Lincoln County, Gaston College enrolls over 5,000 students each term in curriculum programs and about 16,000 students in continuing education programs. As part of the statewide North Carolina Community College System, Gaston College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees. Gaston College has three campuses and one regional training center: Twelve buildings comprise the Dallas Campus and contain approximately 450,868 square feet. In 2005, the center was transferred to Gaston College and became the East Campus and Textile Technology Center. The center gives Gaston College the opportunity to offer specialized training previously unavailable in our region.
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