Gaston College
About Gaston College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Gaston College teaches west of Charlotte, in the old textile country of North Carolina, and trains many of its students for the manufacturers around it. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1963
Location
Dallas, North Carolina
Students
3,518
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
63.1%
Near national average
In-State Tuition
$3,186
Out-of-state: $9,330
Avg Net Price
$6,592
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$35,386
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
63.1% complete their degree within three years
Retention
54.4%
Transfer Out
12%
Teaching Quality
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$5.0K
Class Size
Medium
63.1% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,186
In-State
$9,330
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,470
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,866
After Financial Aid
$6,592
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,784
Receive Grants
26%
Take Loans
0%
Tuition is $3,186/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,592.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Gaston College fund their education.
While in School
26%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,769
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
N/A
Default Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Gaston College.
Gender
65.5%
Female
35%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,518
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48.3%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
22.8%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 66% of the student body. 48.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
3,518
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Gaston College fields 5 varsity teams with 85 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
85
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
61% / 39%
52
Men
33
Women
2
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Gaston Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$35,386
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$27K
419 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$68K
51 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$37K
43 grads
1yr Earnings
Health and Medical Administrative Services
$33K
29 grads
1yr Earnings
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
$36K
21 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$39K
18 grads
4yr Earnings
Median earnings are $35K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.