Gulf Coast State College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6117 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1717 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1630 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #66 of 109 | In Florida |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,959
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- gulfcoast.edu
Gulf Coast State College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Gulf Coast State College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,605 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,212 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Gulf Coast State College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3423 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 538 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 364 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 242 (5%) |
| Asian | 192 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 140 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 26 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,163
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,750 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,750 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,065 |
| Fee in-district | $620 |
| Fee in-state | $620 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,570 |
Gulf Coast State College majors
Gulf Coast State College has granted 69 bachelor's degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Gulf Coast State College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 381 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 105 | 32 |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 23 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 16 |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 16 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 15 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 13 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 13 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 11 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 9 | |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 8 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 8 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 8 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 7 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 7 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 4 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 4 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 626 | 69 |
Gulf Coast State College has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 32% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 39% | 50% |
Publications & Citations
Gulf Coast State College has published 72 scientific papers with 950 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Biology, Sociology, Engineering, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 3 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 | 7 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 | 9 |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 0 | 16 |
| 2005 | 1 | 9 |
| 2006 | 1 | 18 |
| 2007 | 2 | 20 |
| 2008 | 3 | 24 |
| 2009 | 1 | 25 |
| 2010 | 1 | 20 |
| 2011 | 3 | 24 |
| 2012 | 1 | 32 |
| 2013 | 1 | 31 |
| 2014 | 1 | 32 |
| 2015 | 2 | 34 |
| 2016 | 2 | 52 |
| 2017 | 5 | 44 |
| 2018 | 5 | 45 |
| 2019 | 6 | 52 |
| 2020 | 6 | 56 |
| 2021 | 5 | 102 |
| 2022 | 1 | 91 |
| 2023 | 1 | 87 |
| 2024 | 1 | 76 |
Notable alumni
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Jimmy Patronis
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jimmy Theo Patronis Jr. is an American politician who has served as the fourth and current chief financial officer of Florida since 2017. He previously served as a member of the Florida Public Service Commission from 2015 to 2017; a member of the Florida House of Representatives representing the 6th district, which includes Panama City and other parts of southern Bay County, from 2006 to 2014; and as a member of the Florida Elections Commission from 1998 to 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party, and is the Republican nominee in the 2025 Florida's 1st congressional district special election.
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David Jackson
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
David Wayne Jackson Jr. is an American professional basketball player for Franca of Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB). A 6 ft 3 in (1.92 m) tall combo guard, he played high school basketball in Maryland and North Carolina and attended Gulf Coast Community College in Florida after he failed to academically qualify to play Division I basketball. After two years at Gulf Coast, Jackson transferred to Penn State, where he played his last two years of eligibility. After going undrafted in the 2007 NBA draft he started his professional career in Uruguay with Defensor Sporting. He has earned several accolades while playing in South America, including two MVP awards (one in Argentina and one in Brazil), multiple all-star selections and an LNB scoring title in 2010. Jackson won the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in 2023 and was named the tournament MVP.
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Uju Ugoka
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Uju Ugoka Ogbodo is a Nigerian basketball player for the La Roche Vendée Basket Club and the Nigerian national team. She played college basketball for the Virginia Tech Hokies women's basketball team.
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Paul Cooper
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Paul Cooper, Jr. is an American professional basketball player who last played for BC Rustavi of the Georgian Superliga. He played college basketball at Gulf Coast Community College, Texas Tech, and Arkansas Tech.
General info
| Alternative names | GCSC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1957 |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 414 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5230 West U.S. Highway 98 Panama City, Florida, 32401 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 33,000 |
| Phone | 8507691551 |