Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL · Public two-year · City: Small
4,959undergraduates
$6,525average net price per year
45%finish in 3 years
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
38 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (11)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant Certificate (1-2 years) (10 awarded)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate (13 awarded)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Associate (12 awarded)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Certificate (under 1 year) (61 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (9 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate (1-2 years) (34 awarded)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded)
- Physical Therapy Assistant Associate (12 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Associate (13 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Associate (117 awarded), Bachelor's (32 awarded)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Associate (16 awarded)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist Certificate (1-2 years) (32 awarded), Associate (18 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (385 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (5)
- Corrections Certificate (under 1 year) (33 awarded)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Associate (2 awarded)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science Certificate (under 1 year) (23 awarded)
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician Associate (1 awarded)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting Certificate (under 1 year) (25 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (4)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded), Associate (6 awarded), Bachelor's (22 awarded)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General Associate (1 awarded)
- Small Business Administration/Management Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (3)
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (4 awarded)
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded)
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General Certificate (under 1 year) (11 awarded), Associate (9 awarded)
Culinary, entertainment, and personal services (2)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training Certificate (under 1 year) (8 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (9 awarded)
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager Associate (9 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (5)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Associate (11 awarded)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General Associate (2 awarded)
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Network and System Administration/Administrator Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Associate (1 awarded)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design Associate (4 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Precision production (1)
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Certificate (under 1 year) (7 awarded)
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences (1)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant Certificate (1-2 years) (6 awarded)
Communications technologies/technicians and support services (1)
- Communications Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
Education (1)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Associate (3 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (1)
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (1 awarded)
Architecture and related services (1)
- Architectural Technology/Technician Associate (2 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $2,370
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $8,635
- Books and supplies
- $1,200
- Total cost living at home
- $8,538
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $1,430 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $1,935 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $3,860 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $7,957 |
| Over $110,000 | $9,927 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 92%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 90%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $6,163
- Got a grant from the college
- 76%
- Average grant from the college
- $2,074
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 28%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 7%
- Average amount borrowed
- $6,274
Graduation
- Finished in 3 years
- 45%
- Transferred to another college
- 18%
| Pell grant students | 39% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 50% |
| Neither | 50% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 678 | 49% | 21% |
| Started here, part-time | 435 | 25% | 21% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 122 | 47% | 29% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 179 | 37% | 36% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 4,959
- Undergraduates
- 4,959
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,941
- Part-time undergraduates
- 3,018
- Students per faculty member
- 20 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 94%
- From out of state
- 6%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 28%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 24%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 5%
| Women | 64% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 69% |
| Two or more races | 5% |
| Race unknown | 3% |
| International | 1% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Small
- Address
- 5230 West U.S. Highway 98, Panama City, FL, 32401
- County
- Bay County
- Type
- Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
- Highest degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NJCAA
- Offers
- Study abroad, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.