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Gulf Coast State College
Gulf Coast State College
PANAMA CITY, FL . 2 Year 3.9
#657 in Best Colleges in America
5230 WEST US HWY 98 PANAMA CITY, FL 32401

Overview

Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) is a public, state college located in Panama City, Florida. It offers a variety of associate and bachelor's degree programs in areas like business, health sciences, technology, education, and visual and performing arts. GCSC is dedicated to providing a high-quality, affordable education in a student-centered environment. Known for its small class sizes and personalized instruction, the college emphasizes hands-on learning and promotes student engagement. Beyond academics, GCSC offers a vibrant student life with various clubs, organizations, and athletic teams. It also provides comprehensive student support services, including academic advising, tutoring, career services, and counseling, to foster student success and personal growth.

Rankings

  • 45

    #45 in Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America

  • 1

    #1 2 in Best Community Colleges in Florida

  • 120

    #120 in Best Colleges for Information Technology in America

  • Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America 45 of 140
  • Best Colleges for Information Technology in America 120 of 293
  • Best Community Colleges in America 167 of 922

Academics

  • B Professors
  • B+Value
  • BDiversity
  • A Safety
  • A Student Life
  • B+Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    415 Graduates
  • Nursing
    157 Graduates
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    71 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    54 Graduates
  • Surgical Technologist
    52 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    47 Graduates
  • Fire Science and Fire Fighting
    37 Graduates
  • Engineering Technician
    31 Graduates
  • Business
    26 Graduates
  • Network, Database, and System Administration
    26 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    6
  • Online Associates Programs
    5
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    2

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,690
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    90%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    63%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    86%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,610 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    2,767
  • Undergrads Over 25
    35%
  • Pell Grant
    43%
  • Varsity Athletes
    5%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division I

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