Gulf Coast State College

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Gulf Coast State College was $4,163. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at GCSC

GCSC net price calculator

$4,163

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average	$7,941
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of GCSC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$4,163	$1,688 (29%)	$2,077	$2,794	$5,795	$9,336	$11,447
2021	$5,851	$2,355 (67%)	$3,889	$4,990	$7,269	$8,749	$11,258
2020	$3,496	$368 (12%)	$2,106	$2,453	$4,133	$7,761	$8,100
2019	$3,128	$618 (16%)	$1,657	$2,905	$5,000	$8,214	$7,406
2018	$3,746	$552 (13%)	$2,545	$3,920	$6,603	$7,788	$7,853
2017	$4,298	$1,016 (19%)	$1,796	$2,946	$5,166	$6,511	$7,390
2016	$5,314	$737 (16%)	$4,452	$5,090	$7,301	$8,744	$9,460
2015	$4,577	$493 (10%)	$4,858	$5,887	$7,413	$9,463	$9,463
2014	$5,070	--	$5,056	$5,934	$8,210	$9,810	$9,810

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Gulf Coast State College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$16,812	No change	$2,370	$13,386	$1,056
2021	$16,812	No change	$2,370	$13,386	$1,056
2020	$16,812	$3,642 (28%)	$2,370	$13,386	$1,056
2019	$13,170	No change	$2,370	$9,765	$1,035
2018	$13,170	No change	$2,370	$9,765	$1,035
2017	$13,170	$395 (3%)	$2,370	$9,765	$1,035
2016	$13,565	No change	$2,765	$9,765	$1,035
2015	$13,565	No change	$2,765	$9,765	$1,035
2014	$13,565	No change	$2,765	$9,765	$1,035
2013	$13,565	--	$2,765	$9,765	$1,035

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: GCSC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,056.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, GCSC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $4,008

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,008
How much is GCSC application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $20.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: GCSC offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Gulf Coast State College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$99	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$360	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Gulf Coast State College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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