Gadsden State Community College is a public two-year institution based in Gadsden, Alabama. Its campus is in a small city. It enrolled 5,071 students in fall 2024. It is a historically Black college or university. It is part of Alabama Community College System.
Gadsden State Community College offers certificates and associate degrees across 33 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, General Studies, and Registered Nursing. It awarded 1,453 degrees and certificates in 2024-25. 3 of its programs can be completed entirely online.
The school has an open admission policy. 62% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Mission
Mission Statement Gadsden State Community College empowers and prepares students from all backgrounds for success through exceptional education and innovative workforce development with a focus on community and global engagement resulting in a positive economic impact for all stakeholders.
Key figures
Open
Admission policy
5,071
Students enrolled
62%
First-year retention
1,453
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
33
Programs and majors
17:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
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Delivery modes
CampusOnlineHybrid
Program levels
CertificateAssociate
Programs and majors offered 33
Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.