by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Gaston College, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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The full cost of attending Gaston College varied between $16,008.00 and up to $22,152.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: close to $16,008.00 for in-state students versus $22,152.00 for non-residents.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $3,186.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,822.00 |
| Total cost | $16,008.00 |
| That is 17% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,008.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,274.00 |
| Net price | $5,734.00 |
| That is 70% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,008.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,082.00 |
| Net price | $4,926.00 |
| That is 74% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $9,330.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,822.00 |
| Total cost | $22,152.00 |
| That is 15% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,152.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,274.00 |
| Net price | $11,878.00 |
| That is 38% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,152.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,082.00 |
| Net price | $11,070.00 |
| That is 42% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page and living costs. |
The reported cost series has been increasing by around 1.2% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Freshman year | $4,985.00 | $5,803.00 | $16,200.00 |
| Senior year | $5,167.00 | $6,014.00 | $16,790.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $20,302.00 | $23,632.00 | $65,975.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,734.00 | $9,003.00 | $25,134.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $234.00 | $272.00 | $759.00 |
| Total amount paid | $28,036.00 | $32,635.00 | $91,109.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Freshman year | $4,985.00 | $5,803.00 | $16,200.00 |
| Senior year | $5,045.00 | $5,872.00 | $16,394.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $10,030.00 | $11,675.00 | $32,594.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,821.00 | $4,448.00 | $12,417.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $115.00 | $134.00 | $375.00 |
| Total amount paid | $13,851.00 | $16,123.00 | $45,011.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Freshman year | $11,203.00 | $12,020.00 | $22,418.00 |
| Senior year | $11,611.00 | $12,458.00 | $23,234.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $45,624.00 | $48,954.00 | $91,297.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $17,381.00 | $18,650.00 | $34,781.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $525.00 | $563.00 | $1,051.00 |
| Total amount paid | $63,004.00 | $67,603.00 | $126,077.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Freshman year | $11,203.00 | $12,020.00 | $22,418.00 |
| Senior year | $11,337.00 | $12,165.00 | $22,686.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $22,540.00 | $24,185.00 | $45,104.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,587.00 | $9,214.00 | $17,183.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $259.00 | $278.00 | $519.00 |
| Total amount paid | $31,127.00 | $33,399.00 | $62,287.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net price section below.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $6,592.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $5,752.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,170.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $5,722.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,190.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $8,093.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $5,166.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s Gaston College Net Price Calculator.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid breakdown.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Gaston College is No Data.
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 6.7% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Gaston College add up to $2,312,074.00 over 379 loan recipients.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 93 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $1,872.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 1 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $912.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veteran aid breakdown.
Use the figures above as a launch point, then think through Gaston College, a few questions are worth asking:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.