Gulf Coast State College

Gulf Coast State College is a mid-size public specialized institution located in Panama City, Florida, with an undergraduate enrollment of 3,934. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple academic disciplines, serving a student body drawn primarily from the local and regional population. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Florida postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $6,483 per year. Families earning under $30,000 average $2,915/year — substantially lower. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $95,757. The 4-year graduation rate is 44%, near the national average. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $38,359.