Overview
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.
Average Net Price:
$8,486
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
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. 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.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,632
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,151
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,452
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1301
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,151
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
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
631
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
5,558
Total Number of Undergrads
5,558
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
50
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
48%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$28,900
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
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThey 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
Yes I am learning a lot, the instructors are wonderful, they take the time to explain things to you if you ask.
Rachel from Mount Holly, 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.
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
I am learning a bunch of new things hear at Gaston. Although there are some basic things that I already knew.
Robert from Lincolnton, NC
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