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Gadsden State Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

With a 100% acceptance rate, your main goal at Gadsden State is planning for a strong start, not proving you deserve a spot. Since the school is test-optional, SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission, but they can still help you gauge readiness and choose the right first courses.

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Gadsden State Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Gadsden State Community College enrolls 5,071 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Gadsden State has a freshman retention rate of 62%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Location

Gadsden, AL

Undergrad Enrollment5,071

Freshman Retention62%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio17:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Gadsden State Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Gadsden State, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save summer and fall of senior year for retakes. Since Gadsden State does not offer Early Decision or Early Action and the April 15 financial aid priority deadline is not a testing cutoff, confirm the application deadline before relying on a late fall retake.

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What you'll actually pay

At Gadsden State, in-state tuition is $5,340 and out-of-state tuition is $9,210. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the April 15 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$5,340

Out-of-State Tuition$9,210

Room and Board$5,400

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At Gadsden State Community College, out-of-state tuition is $9,210, compared with $5,340 for in-state tuition. Students should also budget about $5,400 for room and board, before books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. Actual costs can vary based on course load, living arrangements, and financial need, so students should review aid options carefully before estimating their net price.