Gulf Coast State College

Overview

Enrollment

4,694

Gulf Coast State College overview
Location	Panama City, Florida
Online	gulfcoast.edu
School Type	Public 4 Year
Setting	Small City

Gulf Coast State College overview
Size	Small
Status	Non-profit
On Campus Housing	No
Level of Study	Undergrad

Gulf Coast State College, located in Panama City, Florida, offers a coastal campus that lies in proximity to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and is situated near the larger urban area of Tallahassee. Founded in 1957, this public institution has established a diverse academic profile with a variety of associate and baccalaureate programs, showing a particular strength in areas such as nursing, business administration, and applied sciences. The campus environment is anchored by contemporary facilities, including an Advanced Technology Center, with a focus on student-centered learning and technological advancement. The college has a relatively open admissions policy, allowing for a broad range of applicants. While Gulf Coast State College provides limited on-campus housing options, reflecting its community college roots, it does cater to both traditional and non-traditional students seeking collegiate education within the Florida Panhandle.

Gulf Coast State College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. 1,817 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,877 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $1,750 plus fees of $620.