Gaston Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $3,186
- Out-of-State Tuition: $9,330
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at Gaston:
- Total Enrollment: 6,443, including 3,266 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 35.1% men, 64.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 63%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 12%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 54%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 95 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 20 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
Gaston Overview
Gaston College (Gaston) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Dallas, NC. It is classified as suburban-serving Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The Gaston's tuition & fees is $3,186 for North Carolina residents and $9,330 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 31% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,733.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,443 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
Gaston College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
Gaston has 1 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Gaston College is $3,186 for in-state students and $9,330 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $3,186 for North Carolina residents and $9,330 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $3,186 | $9,330 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $3,186 | $9,330 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Gaston College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Gaston
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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Gaston College Directory Information
Gaston Campuses and Colleges
Gaston College has 1 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name
| Name | Location | Tuition & Fees |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Gaston College | Dallas, NC | $3,186 | $9,330 |
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