Gulf Coast Community College
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At Gulf Coast Community College, a comprehensive public institution, we provide high quality, affordable educational, training, and enrichment programs. We serve primarily the residents of Florida’s Bay, Gulf, and Franklin counties....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Bay County, FL | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,132 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 4,020 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 6,152 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 61% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 27% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,982 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 54% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,229 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 2% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $615 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 10% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,595 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Since it was established in 1957 as the first institution under Florida's new junior college system, Gulf Coast Community College has maintained a tradition of excellence in instruction and community service while bringing innovation upon innovation to Northwest Florida. Gulf County became part of the college's service district in 1966 and Franklin County was added in 1984, which further expanded the college's vision and mission. Gulf Coast Community College Foundation, Inc., has been significant in supporting the college's success and growth since it was organized in 1967.
- GCCC operates a full-time education center at Tyndall Air Force Base in the base education center. The GCCC Tyndall Center offers over 30 college courses per semester. A wide variety of degree programs are available including Associate in Arts degrees, which prepare students to transfer to four year institutions, Associate in Science degrees in occupational fields and some one year certificate programs.
- Lifelong Learning offers credit and non-credit courses and uses a variety of methods to deliver them - traditional classroom settings, teleconferences, computer assisted courses, workshops, forums and more.
- Gulf Coast's continuing workforce education courses are geared to occupational fields like nursing, dental auxiliary, respiratory therapy, radiological technology, emergency medical technology/paramedic, mental health/psychology, medical records, law enforcement, corrections, real estate, insurance, banking and finance, building construction, teaching, child care, business management, hospitality services, public services, office systems/clerical and more.
- Small Business Development Center is a non-profit community entrepreneurial program that serves pre-venture and existing small businesses. The SBDC provides consulting services, financial consultations, and various training programs designed to assist entrepreneurs in developing successful and thriving businesses. The SBDC provides its services by bringing together the expertise, programs, and resources of the college, private sector, and government at all levels. The SBDC serves Bay, Gulf, Jackson, Washington, Holmes and Calhoun counties.
- Profile last updated: 08/06/2009.
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On Tuesday the Lady Jets will play in the NJCAA National Tournament against Gulf Coast Community College. - Georgia State - Team Notes (USA Today)
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Coach Rod Barnes hoped this might be a breakthrough season for his Panthers. - Colonial Athletic Assosiation (USA Today)
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Colonial Athletic Assosiation-Around the Colonial Athletic - New Airport Will Grace Cover of Upcoming AT&T Yellow Pages Book (WJHG Panama City)
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The new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport will grace the front cover of the new AT&T Yellow Pages. - Pro job expo taking shape (The News Herald)
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PANAMA CITY — Unemployed and underemployed professionals will get a chance to network for better-paying jobs next month during a job fair focused solely on jobs earning $12 per hour or more. “It’s an effective way to look for jobs,” Gulf...
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