School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 5230 West Highway 98 Panama City, FL 32401-1041 (850) 872-3892 (800) 311-3685 Fax: (850) 913-3308 Contact: Sharon Todd |
Main Address 5230 West Highway 98 Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 769-1551 www.gulfcoast.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 5,885 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 800 Degree-seeking undergrads: 4,551 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Admission to health science programs determined through high school transcripts, placement test performance and other admissions criteria. |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Horticulture, Ornamental A Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General A Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A,C Communications & Journalism Advertising A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General A Construction Trades Electrician C Education Biology Teacher Education A Engineering Electrical/Communications Engineering A Engineering Technologies Architectural Engineering Technology A English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General A Family & Consumer Sciences Child Development C Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Dental Assistance C History History – General A Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General A Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Library Science Library Assistance A Mathematics Mathematics – General A Natural Resources & Conservation Forestry – General A Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness A Personal & Culinary Services Culinary Arts/Related Services A Philosophy & Religion Philosophy A Physical Sciences Atmospheric Sciences A Precision Production Trades Welding Technology C Psychology Psychology – General A Public Administration & Services Human Services A Security & Protective Services Corrections C Social Sciences Anthropology A Transportation & Materials Moving Truck/Bus/Commercial Vehicle Operation C |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Gulf Coast State College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (850) 769-1551 |
| Website: | https://www.gulfcoast.edu/default.htm |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.gulfcoast.edu/admissions/admissions-application-type.html |
| Address: | 5230 West U.S. Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,797 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,576 (54% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $2,370 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $8,633 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 72% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,989 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Gulf Coast State College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Gulf Coast State College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Education | 2 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 8 | 7 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 19 | 9 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 5 | 3 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 2 | |||
| Grand total | 48 | 35 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Gulf Coast State College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $2,370 |
| Out-of-state | $8,633 |
| Books and supplies | $1,056 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 443 | 72% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 433 | 70% | $4,989 |
| Student loan aid | 45 | 7% | $4,329 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,329 | 41% | $3,789 |
| Federal student loans | 473 | 8% | $4,395 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Gulf Coast State College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Gulf Coast State College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Gulf Coast State College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 4,797 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,797 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Gulf Coast State College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Assisting (DA)
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
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