Gulf Coast State College

5230 West U.S. Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32401

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 5,644 students (33% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.

Gulf Coast State College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:

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	Four or more years	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Private, for profit
Total Faculty	170 staff	55 staff

The student population of Gulf Coast State College has declined by 9% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 28:1 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 grown by 18% over five years.

Total Enrollment	5,644 students	2,723 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	33:1	34:1

# Full-Time Students	1,886 students	789 students

# Part-Time Students	3,758 students	1,934 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	-
% Asian	3%	3%

% Hispanic	6%	28%

% Black	11%	19%

% White	69%	39%

% Two or more races	3%	3%

% Non Resident races	3%	3%

% Unknown races	4%	5%

Diversity Score	0.50	0.73

College Completion Rate	38%	52%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$30,800	$30,300

The public in-state tuition of $2,765 is less than the state average of $4,078. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $10,072 is less than the state average of $10,890. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$2,765	$4,078

Out-State Tuition Fees	$10,072	$10,890

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	73%	88%

Median Debt for Graduates	$7,500	$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,081	$5,500

Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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!

The nearest community college to Gulf Coast State College is Northwest Florida State College (50.4 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,078 per year for in-state students and $10,890 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,363 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is equal to the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Florida is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.