Gulf Coast State College

Gulf Coast State College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Panama City, Florida. Gulf Coast State College was founded in 1957 and enrolls 4,245 undergrads and no graduate students. Gulf Coast State College offers housing for students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Gulf Coast State College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Gulf Coast State College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Gulf Coast State College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Gulf Coast State College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Gulf Coast State College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Gulf Coast State College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Gulf Coast State College on the Student Life page.

2021 Gulf Coast State College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
In-State Tuition	$1,750
Out-of-State	$7,064
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Gulf Coast State College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Gulf Coast State College offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Gulf Coast State College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Gulf Coast State College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Gulf Coast State College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. For each full-time student, Gulf Coast State College spends about $11,994 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Gulf Coast State College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Gulf Coast State College. Based on this information, how does Gulf Coast State College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Gulf Coast State College a good school for you?

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Where is Gulf Coast State College Located?

Gulf Coast State College is located in the urban setting of Panama City, Florida.

If you want to see Gulf Coast State College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 98 to Panama City, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Northwest Florida Beaches International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Gulf Coast State College and Panama City are like without leaving home.

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