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Gaston College
- 201 Hwy 321 S
- Dallas, NC 28034
- OPEID College Code: 00297300
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- General Phone: (704) 922-6200
- President: Patricia Skinner
- Website: www.gaston.cc.nc.us
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 5,718
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Gaston College, located in gaston and lincoln counties, is an open door, comprehensive, public community college that promotes lifelong learning and economic develoment through high quality educational programs and services.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 26%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 2% | 19% | 9% | 9% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,731 | $3,447 | $1,560 | $1,319 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.0% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| Number in Default | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| Number in Repayment | 98 | 102 | 127 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,520 | $1,324 | $1,324 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,642 | $7,084 | $7,084 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,753 | $5,753 | $5,753 |
| Other Expenses | $4,706 | $4,706 | $4,706 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,706 | $4,706 | $5,706 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,520 | $2,324 | $2,324 |
| Out of State | $8,642 | $8,084 | $8,084 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,979 | $12,783 | $12,783 |
| Out of State | $19,101 | $18,543 | $18,543 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,226 | $8,030 | $8,030 |
| Out of State | $14,348 | $13,790 | $13,790 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,718 Undergraduate: 5,718
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,945 Female: 3,773
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,945 Female: 3,773
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,012 Part-Time: 3,706
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,012 Part-Time: 3,706
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 30 | 0.5% |
| Black | 771 | 13% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 3% |
| White | 4,210 | 74% |
| Unknown | 508 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 326 | 6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,089 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 971 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 691 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 646 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 470 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 441 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 674 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 364 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 46 | 0.8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 767 | 344 | 423 |
| Faculty Status | 497 | 128 | 369 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 497 | 128 | 369 |
| Primarily Instruction | 497 | 128 | 369 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 11 | 11 | - |
| Other Professionals | 53 | 52 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 206 | 153 | 53 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 41 | 27 | 14 |
| Skilled Crafts | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 41 | 21 | 20 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,655 (128) | $50,497 (45) | $49,198 (83) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,655 (128) | $50,497 (45) | $49,198 (83) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 90%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 21% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 21% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 18% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| White | 22% |
| Unknown | 8% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 3 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
