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Gulf Coast State College

#1850 in US ranking Panama City, FL
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$13,298
Tuition & fees
$2,370
Avg. aid
$5,968
Receiving aid
93%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
43%
Median salary
$54,371
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Gulf Coast State College?

Gulf Coast State College's reported recurring student activities include Welcome Back Week, drive-in movies, and a leadership conference. They offer different ways to engage with campus: a start-of-term introduction to services and peers, a social event, and programming focused on leadership skills.

These are examples of campus programming rather than guarantees that every event occurs at every location or in every term. Students interested in attending should check the current activities calendar for dates, eligibility, and whether an event is held at their campus.

What are the student housing and dining options at Gulf Coast State College?

Gulf Coast State College does not offer college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students therefore need to arrange their own living situation, whether with family or in off-campus accommodation; there is no on-campus residence-hall placement to include in an enrollment plan.

Likewise, students should not interpret the college's published room-and-board estimate as the price of a residence hall or mandatory meal plan. It is a budgeting figure for living and food expenses. Before enrolling, students should check the food options and hours at the campus they will use, then budget separately for rent, groceries or meals, utilities, and the cost of traveling to classes or placements.

Gulf Coast State College Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

18

Gulf Coast State College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
22:1
Campus size
80 acres

Gulf Coast State College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

Gulf Coast State College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Gulf Coast State College Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Gulf Coast State College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Gulf Coast State College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.