Gulf Coast State College
- 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 Highlights
Gulf Coast State College serves 4,797 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 4,797 students
- In-state tuition: $2,765
- Out-state tuition: $10,072
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 31%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Gulf Coast State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 427 teachers has grown by 87% over five years.
Gulf Coast State College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
427 staff
128 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Gulf Coast State College has declined by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 37:1 over five years.
The Gulf Coast State College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,797 students
3,135 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,625 students
862 students
# Part-Time Students
3,172 students
2,273 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
30%
% Black
10%
18%
% White
69%
38%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.73
College Completion Rate
38%
44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,800
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,765 is less than the state average of $5,404. The in-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,072 is less than the state average of $11,632. The out-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,765
$5,404
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,072
$11,632
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,000
$10,413
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,793
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Gulf Coast State College provides a first-class education with an emphasis on success. With some of the lowest tuition rates in Florida, Gulf Coast offers over 150 programs focused on quality and practicality.The College offers four bachelor’s degrees in Digital Media, Technology Management, Nursing and Organizational Management with specializations in Entrepreneurship, Health Services Administration and Emergency Services Administration. Our students may pursue an Associate in Arts degree with 75 different transfer-tracks, workforce specific Associate in Science degrees and technical certifications, including the Educator Preparation Institute.We serve students in traditional classes, online courses, Corporate College and professional training courses with classes at convenient times and in multiple locations. In addition to the main campus in Panama City, the College holds classes at Tyndall Air Force Base, the North Bay Campus in Southport and the Gulf/Franklin Campus in Port St. Joe. The College is also recognized as one of the top-tier military friendly colleges in the country, providing a supportive environment for active duty, reservist and dependents as well as veterans. Our goal at Gulf Coast State College is simple – to offer the highest quality, accessible and affordable education and training. Our students really start here and go anywhere!
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