Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability and Cost
Average Net Price Average net price for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates paying the in-state or in-district tuition rate who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. Other sources of grant aid are excluded. Aid awarded anytime during the full aid year is included.
Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
$8,486
Average Net Price By Family Income
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $3,186 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $9,330 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 |
| Tuition Payment Plan | Yes |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,632
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,151
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,452
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1,301
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,151
Student Loans
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$2,625
Loan Default Rate
7%
US National: 7%
What Students Are Saying
The cost is good and you can make monthly payments. The college will work with you, regarding grants,financial aid and loans if it applies to your studies.
Rachel from Mount Holly, NC
For COFFEE! I am obsessed with the coffee here!
Sadaf from Gastonia, NC
This college is a good idea if you are just wanting to obtain an Associates degree and move on to a four year or university.
Ashley from Bessemer City, NC
Tuition is very low. I have been able to stay out of debt, and most people should be able to stay out of debt at Gaston.
Robert from Lincolnton, NC
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