Gulf Coast State College (GCSC)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in Panama City, Florida, GCSC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Gulf Coast State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Gulf Coast State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,370

Cost of attendance at Gulf Coast State College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,635

Cost of attendance at Gulf Coast State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Gulf Coast State College received on average $6,690 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,690

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	230	43%	$6,256	$1,438,867
Other Federal Grant	463	86%	$4,415	$2,044,067
State Grant/Scholarships	260	48%	$2,643	$687,125
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	153	28%	$2,963	$453,359
Total Grant & Scholarships	476	88%	$6,690	$3,184,551

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Gulf Coast State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Gulf Coast State College students is 63.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.6%.

63.5%

asian 91.7% 11 students
African American 52.0% 13 students
white 62.4% 126 students
unknown 75.0% 3 students
hispanic 78.6% 11 students
Mixed Race 60.0% 6 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Gulf Coast State College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Gulf Coast State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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