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Gaston College
Gaston College
DALLAS, NC . 2 Year 3.9
#1585 in Best Colleges in America
201 HWY 321 S DALLAS, NC 28034

Overview

Gaston College is a public community college located in Dallas, North Carolina, USA, founded in 1963 and is part of the North Carolina Community College System.With three campuses in Dallas, Lincolnton, and Belmont, the college offers more than 100 degree, diploma, and certificate programs in the areas of college transfer, technical careers, health care, business, engineering, and more.Gaston College is known for its Textile Technology Center, the only community college in the state to offer such a program.With a focus on hands-on instruction, high-quality online programs and strong community partnerships, the college is committed to providing students with flexible, practical educational opportunities.

Rankings

  • 574

    #574 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 4

    #4 3 in Best Community Colleges in North Carolina

  • Best Community Colleges in America 574 of 922

Academics

  • B Professors
  • C+Value
  • C+Diversity
  • A+Safety
  • BStudent Life
  • B Location

Majors

  • Nursing
    487 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    380 Graduates
  • Biotechnology
    372 Graduates
  • Business
    252 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    150 Graduates
  • Medical Office Management
    138 Graduates
  • Office Management
    137 Graduates
  • Welding
    101 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    83 Graduates
  • Information Technology
    71 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    12
  • Online Associates Programs
    9
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,837
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    50%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    46%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    82%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,173 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    3,780
  • Undergrads Over 25
    26%
  • Pell Grant
    33%
  • Varsity Athletes
    7%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division I

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