Gadsden State Community College serves five Alabama counties on six campuses. Over 4,000 students take traditional, online, and hybrid classes in over 70 programs. Gadsden State is a public, open door, comprehensive community college that is comprised of five campuses or educational centers in Calhoun, Cherokee and Etowah counties. Gadsden State has a rich and illustrious history within the communities it serves. Administrators, faculty and staff work together to prepare students for direct-entry into the workplace or for transfer to a four-year university.