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Gaston College

Dallas, NC·Public·www.gaston.edu/
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Campus Identity

Very Safe

Gaston College is a public community college in Dallas, NC. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 91/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Gaston College is a public community college in Dallas, NC. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 91/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$2,432
In-State Tuition
+$430 fees
$8,576
Out-of-State Tuition
+$430 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

5,000–9,999

Suburban setting

Beach Access

173 miles

Myrtle Beach, SC

Ski Access

65 miles

Appalachian Ski Mtn.

Weather

Warm Climate

56°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

Appalachian Ski Mtn.

North Carolina

65 mi away
27 skiable acres6 lifts
Hawksnest Snow Tubing

North Carolina

68 mi away
Sugar Mountain Resort

North Carolina

68 mi away
125 skiable acres8 lifts

Nearest Beach

Myrtle Beach, SC

Ocean access within 172.5 miles

173 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Dallas, NC

42°Jan46°Feb53°Mar62°Apr69°May77°Jun81°Jul79°Aug74°Sep63°Oct52°Nov45°Dec

Station: GASTONIA · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

91/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety909388
90/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
93/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
88/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$2,432$8,576
Fees
$430$430
Total
$2,862$9,006
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

76 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

BiotechnologyCertificate
531 grads/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
419 grads/yr$43,537
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingCertificate
200 grads/yr
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCertificate
159 grads/yr
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate
95 grads/yr$61,734

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's51 grads$76,218
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate95 grads$61,734
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Certificate64 grads$58,901
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's43 grads$49,046
Precision Metal Working
Certificate81 grads$47,775
Accounting and Related Services
Associate's18 grads$46,818
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's419 grads$43,537
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
Associate's21 grads$41,298
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's18 grads$38,902
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Associate's7 grads$35,464

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gaston College located?

Gaston College is located in Dallas, NC. The main campus address is 201 Hwy 321 S, Dallas, NC. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Gaston College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Gaston College charges $2,432/year for in-state students and $8,576/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $9,006/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Gaston College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Gaston College the right fit for me?

Whether Gaston College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($8,576/year out-of-state), campus culture in Dallas, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Gaston College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Gaston College directly for the most current information.

Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Dallas, NC
Size
5,000–9,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 56°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
91/100
Nearest Airport
Charlotte, NC (CLT) · 15 mialso USA (28 mi), HKY (32 mi)

Location

Dallas, NC

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.