C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
57/100 · earnings-weighted

Gadsden State Community College

2-Year Public HBCU
📍 Gadsden, Alabama 35903
Outcomes
C
46/100
Affordability
A
86/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
C+
61/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

4,728
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,410
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Gadsden State Community College ▼

43% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$147,609
Avg Monthly Rent
$875
1-Year Change
+8.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Gadsden State Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$32,937
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$29,795
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
38.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
46.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 67th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AL wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Gadsden State Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$61,443$76,739-5%#624 of 962#311—
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians$37,595$55,801-19%#26 of 31#26—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$41,946$53,974-17%#501 of 560#410—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$18,926$42,432-4%#516 of 947#229—
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$37,302$40,904-40%#59 of 59#59—
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians$36,407—————
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services$22,360$31,533-16%#52 of 57#47—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$19,107$18,504-32%#9 of 11#9—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Gadsden State Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $147,609
  • Avg rent near campus: $875/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 35904 (5.0% cap, Gadsden)

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🏆 Where Gadsden State Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager
of 8 schools
🥈
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
of 6 schools
#4
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
of 7 schools
#7
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 81 schools
#7
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
of 81 schools
#17
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
of 62 schools
#21
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
of 58 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,048 $6,096
Total Cost (On-Campus) $13,156 $16,204

Financial Aid

94%
Receive Any Aid
68%
Receive Pell Grants
2%
Take Out Loans
$5,410
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$2,995
$30,001 - $48,000$3,725
$48,001 - $75,000$5,678
$75,001 - $110,000$5,621
$110,001+$4,162

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 215 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 202 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 106 grads/yr Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician 106 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 105 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 100 grads/yr Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 83 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 65 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 62 grads/yr Tool and Die Technology/Technician 52 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 44 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 34 grads/yr Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 31 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 31 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 25 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 24 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 23 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 23 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 22 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 21 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Gadsden State Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Elevator and escalator installers and repairers
$107k/yr 24,200 jobs
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door
$75k/yr 47,700 jobs
Millwrights
$65k/yr 41,300 jobs
Industrial machinery mechanics
$64k/yr 439,600 jobs
Wind turbine service technicians
$63k/yr 13,600 jobs
Maintenance workers, machinery
$61k/yr 57,500 jobs
Refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons
$59k/yr 1,100 jobs

Student Demographics

4,728
Total Students
62%
Women
54%
Traditional Age (18-24)
43%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Hispanic 7%
Black 16%
Asian 1%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 5%
Off-Campus (Renters) 43%
With Family 53%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,014 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 41%
Hybrid (Some Online) 35%
Fully Online 24%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 54%
25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Gadsden State Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Gadsden State Community College?
Tuition at Gadsden State Community College is $3,048 for in-state students and $6,096 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,410.
What is the graduation rate at Gadsden State Community College?
The graduation rate at Gadsden State Community College is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Gadsden State Community College a good school?
Gadsden State Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Gadsden State Community College?
Gadsden State Community College has a total enrollment of 4,728 students.
Is there rental demand near Gadsden State Community College?
Yes! Approximately 43% of students at Gadsden State Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,014 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Gadsden area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology