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Gaston College

General Information

Name: Gaston College
Address: 201 Hwy 321 S, Dallas, NC 28034
Phone:

  • General information: (704) 922-6200
  • Financial aid office: (704) 922-6229
  • Admissions office: (704) 922-6214

Website: www.gaston.cc.nc.us
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-state$1,540$1,540$1,540
        Out-of-state$7,300$7,300$7,300
Books and supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$5,753$3,000$3,000
        Other expenses$5,753$3,600$3,000
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$2,196$1,440$1,200

Total expenses   
In-state
        Off-campus$14,046$9,140$8,540
        Off-campus with family$4,736$3,980$3,740
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$19,806$14,900$14,300
        Off-campus with family$10,496$9,740$9,500

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 45%
  • Federal grants: 30%
  • State/local grants: 7%
  • Institutional grants: 5%
  • Student loans: 3%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$3190
  • State/local grants:$2646
  • Institutional grants:$2441
  • Student loans:$3404

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 5033
First-time student retention: 60%
Overall graduation rate: 20%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 45%
    • Part Time: 55%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 32%
    • Women: 68%

White non-hispanic: 79%
Black non-hispanic: 15%
Hispanic: 2%
Asian/pacific islander: 1%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 2%

Degrees offered

    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting - Associate, Certificate
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Associate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary - Associate
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Office Management and Supervision - Associate, Certificate
  • Operations Management and Supervision - Associate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer Programming, Specific Applications - Associate
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General - Associate
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst - Associate
  • Information Science/Studies - Associate
  • Information Technology - Associate, Certificate
  • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager - Associate
    Construction Trades
  • Electrician - Certificate
    Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching - Associate, Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other - Certificate
  • Industrial Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD - Associate
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician - Associate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Dietitian Assistant - Associate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage - Associate, Certificate
  • Medical Office Management/Administration - Associate, Certificate
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist - Certificate
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant - Associate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist - Certificate
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant - Associate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary - Associate, Certificate
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • General Studies - Associate
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other - Associate
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
    Precision Production
  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant - Associate, Certificate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Certificate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science - Associate, Certificate
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies - Associate
  • Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician - Associate


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