Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
About Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College teaches across the state's coastal counties from Perkinston and several other campuses, and it keeps dormitories. Allied health, business and nursing are its largest programs.
Founded
1925
Location
Perkinston, Mississippi
Students
6,353
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
47.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,250
Out-of-state: $7,850
Avg Net Price
$6,962
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$33,017
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
47.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
62.4%
Transfer Out
13%
Teaching Quality
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
82.8%
$/Student
$5.9K
Class Size
Large
47.5% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,250
In-State
$7,850
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$5,867
Books & Supplies
$1,875
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,978
After Financial Aid
$6,962
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,778
Receive Grants
39.2%
Take Loans
17.2%
The total cost of attendance runs about $12,978/yr, including $5,867 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $6,962.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College fund their education.
While in School
39.2%
Get Grants
Free money
17.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$20,531
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$106/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Gender
62.1%
Female
38%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
6,353
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
43.5%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
22.5%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 62% of the student body. 43.5% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
6,353
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College fields 8 varsity teams with 247 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
8
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
247
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
63% / 37%
155
Men
92
Women
6
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$33,017
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
—
332 grads
Business/Commerce, General
—
205 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$66K
180 grads
1yr Earnings
Education, General
—
116 grads
Engineering, General
$52K
111 grads
4yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$21K
87 grads
1yr Earnings
Median earnings are $33K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.