Public4-year
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, Florida · Official Website ↗
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#1470
National
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#55
FL Rank
Overall Score
N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
Grad Rate (6yr)
5.0K
Students
$1,750
In-State Tuition
N/A
Net Price (low income)
Score Breakdown
52/100
Composite Score
#1470 nationally · #55 in FL
Student Outcomes
30%50/100
Affordability
25%50/100
Selectivity
20%50/100
Academic Profile
15%50/100
Program Breadth
10%69/100
Scores computed from NCES IPEDS 2023–24 data, normalized within 4-year peer group.
About Gulf Coast State College
Gulf Coast State College is a public four-year university located in Panama City, Florida. It is ranked #1470 nationally and #55 in Florida by our composite scoring methodology. Gulf Coast State College has a test-optional admissions policy. It enrolls approximately 4,959 students , with costs below the national average.
Admissions & Costs
Acceptance Rate
N/A
In-State Tuition
$1,750
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,065
Net Price (0–30K income)
N/A
6-Year Graduation Rate
N/A
Total Enrollment
4,959
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
✓In-state tuition below national average for public universities
✓Accredited institution with federal financial aid eligibility
Considerations
!Limited publicly reported outcome data available
Who Is This College For?
1.In-state residents seeking quality education at lower cost
Frequently Asked Questions
Gulf Coast State College uses test-optional or holistic admissions. Contact the admissions office for the latest acceptance data.
Rankings
National Rank#1470
Florida Rank#55
Rankings based on composite score from NCES IPEDS 2023–24 data. All 4,264 US colleges ranked.
Institution Profile
TypePublic
Level4-year
LocationPanama City, FL
Enrollment4,959 students
Visit Official Website ↗Affordability
In-State Tuition
$1,750/yr
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,065/yr
Complete FAFSA for personalized aid. Net price varies by income bracket and enrollment year.
About Our Rankings: Scores are computed from publicly available NCES IPEDS 2023–24 data using a weighted composite of graduation outcomes, affordability, selectivity, and academic profile. Scores are normalized within peer groups (4-year vs 2-year). We do not accept payment for rankings.