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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 does Gulf Coast State College offer in terms of athletics?

Gulf Coast State College competes in National Junior College Athletic Association athletics. Its reported sports include baseball, basketball, softball, and volleyball; varsity teams offer a different level of commitment from casual recreation or intramural play.

Students interested in competing should check the current team roster, season, eligibility rules, and recruiting process with the athletics department. The presence of a sport does not establish that a roster place or athletic scholarship is available to a particular applicant. Students seeking recreational activity rather than varsity competition should ask which fitness facilities and informal programs are open to them at their campus.

What student groups and Associations are available at Gulf Coast State College?

Gulf Coast State College students have opportunities to participate in organized campus activities, including Student Government Association and groups reported as TRiO Society, Visionaries Ink, and Student Veteran Association. These examples represent different interests - student representation, academic support communities, creative work, and veteran connections - rather than a complete club directory.

Club activity and meeting times can change between terms. Students who want to join or start a group should consult the current student-activities roster for recognition rules, meeting locations, and contact details. The college also reports student media and performing-arts opportunities, including a newspaper, radio and television activities, theater, and choral groups; participation requirements may differ from those of a registered club.

Who studies at Gulf Coast State College?

Gulf Coast State College enrolled 5,426 students in the reported student population. Its age distribution includes both recent high school students and older adults: the count includes 1,087 students under 18, suggesting that college coursework reaches students before the usual college-entry age, as well as substantial enrollment among students in their twenties and beyond.

The college reported 936 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 164 transfer-in students. About 95% of students in its reported geographic breakdown were Florida residents. These figures describe different reporting categories, so they should not be added together or read as if every student were a first-year, full-time campus attendee.

The student-to-faculty ratio is reported as 22 to 1. That institution-wide ratio is not a class-size promise: a laboratory, lecture, online course, or limited-access cohort may look quite different.

How does student life look like at Gulf Coast State College?

Student life at Gulf Coast State College combines classes and support services with activities students can fit around work, family responsibilities, and commuting. It is not built around a college-owned residential campus.

Reported campus services include personal or psychological counseling, a health clinic, and a veterans affairs office. Availability, appointments, and the scope of care should be checked for the campus and term involved. Students can also encounter peers through orientation, student activities, performances, and shared study spaces, though participation will depend on their schedule and where their courses meet.

What libraries are available to students at Gulf Coast State College?

The Gulf Coast State College Library provides a place for study and access to academic research resources. Students can use its collections and library services to locate course materials, evaluate sources, and work on assignments; study rooms may be reserved.

For research-intensive assignments, students should check the library's current catalog, databases, and options for research assistance or materials not held locally. Online access and borrowing rules may vary by resource. The library is not reported to offer 24-hour study areas, so students planning evening work should verify current building and service hours.

Gulf Coast State College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

5426

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

791

Member of Athletic Associations

NJCAA

Total staff

121 full time, 110 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Gulf Coast State College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 5,426

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 2,107
Part-time: 3,319

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 496
Men: 295

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 399
Black or African American: 517
White: 2,537
American Indian or Alaska Native: 19
Asian: 110
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 256
Unknown: 37

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Gulf Coast State College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NJCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

Both–Both

Softball

Women–Women

Volleyball

Women–Women

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.