by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Gadsden State Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Gadsden State Community College were $4,272 annually. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $7,368. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,176 in-state and $1,176 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,096 | $6,192 |
| Fees | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| Total | $4,272 | $7,368 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Gadsden State Community College cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Gadsden State Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Gadsden State Community College sits below the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Gadsden State Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Gadsden State Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,952 | $5,904 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| One Year Ago | $3,048 | $6,096 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,096 | $6,192 |
The chart here shows how tuition at GSCC has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 1.6%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $7,484 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.79%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $4,391. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.28%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $7,535.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,391 | $7,535 |
| In 2 Years | $4,513 | $7,706 |
| In 3 Years | $4,639 | $7,881 |
| In 4 Years | $4,768 | $8,060 |
| In 5 Years | $4,901 | $8,243 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $31,182, versus roughly $18,311 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Gadsden State Community College, check out the Gadsden State Community College Financial Aid page.
