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Gulf Coast Community College

General Information

Name: Gulf Coast Community College
Address: 5230 W Hwy 98, Panama City, FL 32401
Phone:

  • General information: (850) 769-1551
  • Financial aid office: (850) 769-1551 x3845
  • Admissions office: (850) 769-1551 x4892

Website: www.gulfcoast.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-state$2,006$1,916$1,750
        Out-of-state$6,805$6,604$6,200
Books and supplies$1,035$900$900
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$7,850$7,200$6,150
        Other expenses$2,450$2,400$2,350
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$2,450$2,400$2,350

Total expenses   
In-state
        Off-campus$13,341$12,416$11,150
        Off-campus with family$5,491$5,216$5,000
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$18,140$17,104$15,600
        Off-campus with family$10,290$9,904$9,450

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 68%
  • Federal grants: 35%
  • State/local grants: 56%
  • Institutional grants: 2%
  • Student loans: 10%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$3046
  • State/local grants:$2076
  • Institutional grants:$905
  • Student loans:$1055

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 6098
First-time student retention: 65%
Overall graduation rate: 30%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 35%
    • Part Time: 65%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 41%
    • Women: 59%

White non-hispanic: 80%
Black non-hispanic: 11%
Hispanic: 3%
Asian/pacific islander: 2%
American indian/alaska native: 1%
Other: 3%

Degrees offered

    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Associate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary - Associate
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General - Associate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer Programming, Specific Applications - Associate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology - Associate
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General - Associate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other - Associate
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician - Associate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant - Associate, Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant - Certificate
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Associate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate, Certificate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist - Associate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Physical Therapist Assistant - Associate
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician - Associate
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist - Associate
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist - Certificate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager - Associate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Corrections - Certificate
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration - Associate
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science - Certificate
  • Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting - Certificate
  • Security and Loss Prevention Services - Certificate
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production - Associate


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