Gulf Coast State College

https://gulfcoast.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $1,750
    2024 Average Net Price
    $7,729
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    5,426
    38.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    43.5%
    269 Graduates

    About

    Gulf Coast State College is a higher education institution located in Bay County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Gulf Coast State College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (385 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (117 degrees), and Surgical Technologist (18 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,012 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gulf Coast State College. 62.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (717 degrees), 6.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (104 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Gulf Coast State College is $1,750, which is $−8,845 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Gulf Coast State College is $1,750, which is $8,845 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,729.

    In 2024, 52% of undergraduate students attending Gulf Coast State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $1,750
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Gulf Coast State College was $1,750. The cost of tuition at Gulf Coast State College is $−8,845 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Average Net Price

    $7,729
    2024 Value
    18.5%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Gulf Coast State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,729. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Gulf Coast State College grew by 18.5%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $13,482
    Room and Board
    $1,200
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Gulf Coast State College was of $13,482 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 43.8% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 13.6% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    52%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    7%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    52% of undergraduate students at Gulf Coast State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.96% with respect to 2023, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Gulf Coast State College had a total enrollment of 5,426 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Gulf Coast State College is 2,107 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,319. This means that 38.8% of students enrolled at Gulf Coast State College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Gulf Coast State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.9% White, 10.9% Black or African American, 9.44% Hispanic or Latino, 5.86% Two or More Races, 3.21% Asian, 0.553% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0369% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Gulf Coast State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.8%), followed by White Male (25.3%) and Black or African American Female (7.29%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    38.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Gulf Coast State College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,426 students. The full-time enrollment at Gulf Coast State College is 2,107 and the part-time enrollment is 3,319. This means that 38.8% of students enrolled at Gulf Coast State College are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      3,632 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      594 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      512 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Gulf Coast State College is 66.9% White, 10.9% Black or African American, 9.44% Hispanic or Latino, 5.86% Two or More Races, 3.21% Asian, 0.553% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0369% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 105 students (1.94%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 248 more women than men received degrees from Gulf Coast State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gulf Coast State College is white (717 degrees awarded). There were 6.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (104 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Gulf Coast State College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (385 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (117 degrees) and Surgical Technologist (18 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Gulf Coast State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (385 degrees awarded), Protective Services (84 degrees), and Health (389 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gulf Coast State College are Registered nurses (1,509,873 people), Other managers (183,567 people), Medical & health services managers (174,681 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (167,975 people), and Police officers (143,404 people).

    The most specialized majors at Gulf Coast State College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (385 degrees awarded), Protective Services (84 degrees), Health (389 degrees), Engineering Technologies (30 degrees), and Communication Technologies (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gulf Coast State College are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Gulf Coast State College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (385 degrees awarded), Protective Services (84 degrees), Health (389 degrees), Engineering Technologies (30 degrees), and Communication Technologies (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gulf Coast State College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,655,513 people), Elementary & secondary schools (429,249 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (352,588 people), Outpatient care centers (303,431 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (214,533 people).

    The most specialized majors at Gulf Coast State College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (385 degrees awarded), Protective Services (84 degrees), Health (389 degrees), Engineering Technologies (30 degrees), and Communication Technologies (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Gulf Coast State College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      34 degrees awarded
    2. Surgical Technologist
      32 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      10 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Gulf Coast State College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 34 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    382
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    630
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 382 degrees were awarded to men at Gulf Coast State College, which is 0.606 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (630).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 134 degrees were awarded to men at Gulf Coast State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.534 times less than the 251 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 251 degrees were awarded to men at Gulf Coast State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.87 times more than the 134 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      717 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      104 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      74 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Gulf Coast State College is white (717 degrees awarded). There were 6.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (104 degrees).

    1.68% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      644 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      616 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      605 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gulf Coast State College is white female (644 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (616 degrees).

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    Operations

    Gulf Coast State College has an endowment valued at nearly $36.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 449k (1.22%) compared to the 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Gulf Coast State College had a total salary expenditure of 73.3M. Gulf Coast State College employs 39 No academic ranks, 27 Professors and 24 Assistant professors. Most academics at Gulf Coast State College are Female No academic rank (26), Female Assistant professor (16), and Male Professor (15).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gulf Coast State College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 69 employees, Management, with 50 employees, and Service with 33 employees.

    Endowment

    $36.8M
    2024 Endowment
    3.74%
    growth from 2023

    Gulf Coast State College has an endowment valued at about $36.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Gulf Coast State College grew 3.74% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.4M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $22.2M
    2024 Salaries
    9.47%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Gulf Coast State College paid a median of $22.2M in salaries, which represents 30.4% of their overall expenditure ($73.3M) and a 9.47% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.21% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.39% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $7.96M
    Instructional Salaries
    121
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Gulf Coast State College paid a total of $7.96M to 121 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gulf Coast State College were Office and Administrative Support with 69 employees, Management with 50 employees, and Service with 33 employees.

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