Gulf Coast State College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5980 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1686 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1600 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #61 of 109 | In Florida |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,694
- 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.
1,531 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,172 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 | 3288 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 464 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 328 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 201 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 187 (4%) |
| Asian | 183 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 22 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
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
- $6,024
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
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 79 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 | 377 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 103 | 47 |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 25 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 23 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | 18 |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 14 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 11 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 11 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 9 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 9 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 8 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 8 | |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 7 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 7 | |
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 3 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 2 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 2 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 616 | 79 |
Gulf Coast State College has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 32% | 43% |
Publications & Citations
Gulf Coast State College has published 80 scientific papers with 678 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Biology, Sociology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 7 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 13 |
| 2005 | 1 | 7 |
| 2006 | 1 | 13 |
| 2007 | 2 | 16 |
| 2008 | 4 | 20 |
| 2009 | 1 | 16 |
| 2010 | 1 | 17 |
| 2011 | 3 | 21 |
| 2012 | 1 | 27 |
| 2013 | 2 | 23 |
| 2014 | 1 | 25 |
| 2015 | 2 | 33 |
| 2016 | 2 | 43 |
| 2017 | 9 | 36 |
| 2018 | 6 | 38 |
| 2019 | 8 | 48 |
| 2020 | 6 | 38 |
| 2021 | 6 | 71 |
| 2022 | 1 | 75 |
Notable alumni
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Jimmy Patronis
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jimmy Theo Patronis Jr. is an American politician serving as the chief financial officer of the state of Florida. He was previously 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.
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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 | 403 |
| 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 |