- Through its four campuses and four centers in George, Harrison, Jackson and Stone counties, Gulf Coast is making education and training accessible, convenient, affordable and flexible to fit the busy lifestyles of students and their families.
School Highlights
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College serves 8,694 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 8,694 students
- In-state tuition: $2,732
- Out-state tuition: $4,578
- Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 320 teachers has declined by 61% over five years.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
5-Sep-11
Total Faculty
320 staff
130 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,694 students
3,770 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
4,843 students
2,386 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
3,851 students
1,384 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
8,694 students
3,442 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,843 students
2,386 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,851 students
1,455 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
878 students
814 students
Showing 2008–2021. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
23%
39%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
53%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Unknown races
8%
2%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.59
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
44%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,500
$30,000
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,732 is more than the state average of $2,427. The in-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,578 is more than the state average of $4,463. The out-state tuition has declined by 36% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,732
$2,427
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,578
$4,463
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
93%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,750
$8,448
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,808
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- As the college's original campus, founded in 1912, Perkinston is the only campus with dormitories. Here at Perk, you will have a unique college experience that gives you a taste of everything -- academic and career and technical programs, literacy programs, fine arts, sports, clubs and organizations. Living on campus fosters school spirit and a sense of belonging. Activities abound here—from football games and pep rallies to theater and art openings—something exciting is always going on! A few miles south of Wiggins, Mississippi, on Highway 49, the small town of Perkinston is the place of some big-time activity. Its handful of residents get a lot of company when 1,000-plus students enroll each semester at Gulf Coast's Perkinston Campus. We have everything you need right here at MGCCC. From academic transfer programs to workforce training, you can get the latest in technology and instruction to prepare you for the “real world.” We work hard to meet your needs—whether you need help with financial aid or with homework—and we want to be the best we can for you. We are the only community college in Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana to be in the top 100 associate degree producers in the nation. We are affordable, with tuition that is one of the lowest in the state, and we have a textbook rental service that can save you a ton of money. The Educational Services Center gives you all you need from admissions information to career counseling, and the instructors are caring, compassionate, and accessible—classes are small, so instructors know who you are. The college is accredited by the Mississippi College Commission for Accreditation and by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Students transferring to universities will receive recognition for credits earned at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College cost?
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's tuition is approximately $2,732 for In-State students and $4,578 for Out-State students.
What is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's ranking?
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Mississippi for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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