Gadsden State Community College has increased its
enrollment by 8.14 percent when comparing Fall 2024 semester with Fall
2023. This follows a 7.62 percent increase in overall enrollment for the
2023-24 academic year compared to 2022-23. According to the National
Student Clearinghouse Research Center, Gadsden State’s enrollment growth
is well above the national average of 2.5 percent for 2023-24.

“We are extremely proud of the growth we’ve experienced at Gadsden
State,” said Andy Green, dean of Student Services. “These numbers are
testament to the hard work of our faculty and staff, who are dedicated
to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for our students.
We’ve worked hard to make higher education more accessible and
appealing. It’s exciting to see that effort reflected in our enrollment
growth.”
Green said the increased enrollment also reflects the College’s
continued commitment to providing affordable, flexible and relevant
educational opportunities for students.

“As the cost of post-secondary education continues to rise nationally,
more students are choosing Gadsden State as a cost-effective option,” he
said. “Gadsden State’s flexible scheduling options, online education,
scholarship opportunities and unique career technical, academic and
healthcare programs are all factors in our enrollment increase.”
Gadsden State’s Dual Enrollment Program also saw a 39.43 percent
increase with 1,478 high school students enrolling in college courses
for the current semester.
“Dual enrollment allows high school students to earn both high school
and college credit simultaneously,” Green said. “This gives them a head
start on their education, and it saves them time and money in the long
run. These students gain valuable experience in a college setting while
exploring potential career paths in their educational journey.”

For more information, visit www.gadsdenstate.edu [1] and
www.gadsdenstate.edu/dualenrollment [2].