Gaston College

Gaston College
Motto"Opportunities for Life."
TypePublic community college
Established1963 (1963)
Parent institution
North Carolina Community College System
AccreditationSACS
Endowment6.01 million (2023)
PresidentJohn Hauser
Academic staff
140 full-time, 220 part-time (2025)
Total staff
415 (2025)
Students6,925 (2025)
Location
  • Dallas Campus (Main) – Dallas, North Carolina, United States
  • Lincoln Campus – Lincolnton, North Carolina, United States
  • Kimbrell Campus – Belmont, North Carolina, United States
  • CampusMultiple sites, 180 acres (all campuses combined)
    Colors   Blue and yellow
    NicknameRhinos
    Sporting affiliations
    NJCAA
    Mascot“Mo the Rhino”
    Websitewww.gaston.edu

    Gaston College is a public community college in Dallas, North Carolina. Serving Gaston County and Lincoln County, Gaston College enrolls over 5,000 students each term in curriculum programs and about 16,000 students in continuing education programs. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.