Gaston College
Gaston College is one of the sixty public 2-year colleges in North Carolina. The campus is located in a suburb, in Dallas.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,172 students attend the school. Every year 30% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Gaston College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,432, and fees were $272. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $8,576 and $272 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
Number of Students5,172 |
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate69% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 5 | 63 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1967 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2011 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 10/01/2011 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $76/credit | |
In State Students | $76/credit | |
Out of State Students | $268/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $3,420 | $3,420 | $12,060 |
ADN | 70 | $5,320 | $5,320 | $18,760 |
BSN | 125 | $9,500 | $9,500 | $33,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 67% of Gaston College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 58% | $4,489 |
Other Federal Grant | 8% | $785 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $1,869 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$10,601
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$10,379 |
$30,001 to $48,000$10,646 |
$48,001 to $75,000$12,695 |
$75,001 to $110,000$14,662 |
Over $110,000$14,612 |
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Student Population
5,172
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,318
Women
1,854
Men
29%
Full-time
71%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
61% |
Black/African American |
14% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
12% |
Hispanic |
6% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.