Gulf Coast State College
Tel:
(850)769-1551
- 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 6,271 students (35% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 31%.
- Gulf Coast State College is the only community colleges within Bay County, FL.
- The nearest community college to Gulf Coast State College is Chipola College (50.0 miles away).
Top Placements
Gulf Coast State College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 170 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Gulf Coast State College | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 170 staff | 37 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 6,271 students | 1,142 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 37:1 | 38:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,224 students | 487 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 4,047 students | 655 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 3% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 24% |
| % Black | 11% | 17% |
| % White | 75% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | - |
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| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.60 |
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| College Completion Rate | 38% | 52% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,800 | $30,300 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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!
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Gulf Coast State College is Chipola College (50.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Chipola CollegePublic2,080 students | 50.00 Mi3094 Indian Circle
Marianna, FL 32446
(850)526-2761 50.002,080 - 6,708 students | 56.10 Mi100 College Blvd. E.
Niceville, FL 32578
(850)678-5111 56.106,708 - 2,304 students | 76.80 Mi600 Plaza Drive
Enterprise, AL 36330
(334)347-2623 76.802,304 - 12,400 students | 80.10 Mi444 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
80.1012,400 - 4,854 students | 80.80 Mi1141 Wallace Drive
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)983-3521 80.804,854
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