Gulf Coast State College
Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) is a community college located in Panama City, Florida. This college is an important part of the Florida College System. It was first established in 1957 and it offers students a very good academic experience. The school serves around 7,000 students currently and has been a growing school for some time. There are more than 150 program options available to students who attend this school. With so many areas of study, it should be an easy process for students to determine what they want to pursue.
GCSC has a dedicated nursing program that has proven to be capable of producing many fine nurses over the years. This program allows students to achieve an associate degree of science in nursing. The curriculum is designed to prepare nursing students for general nursing duties. The education is focused on giving students the right skills to succeed while also teaching them about all of the important intricacies of nursing. The school offers generally small class sizes which allow for students to get more personal instruction. Tuition at this school has some of the lowest rates in all of Florida as well, making it a cost-effective choice. This school has a high success rate and over 95% of graduates find employment within six months of getting their license.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students5,379 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 132 miles radius of Gulf Coast State College
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Northwest Florida State College
51 miles away |
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Chipola College
51 miles away |
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Tallahassee Community College
85 miles away |
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Bainbridge State College
86 miles away |
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
87 miles away |
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Florida State University
87 miles away |
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Pensacola State College
90 miles away |
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The University of West Florida
92 miles away |
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Troy University
112 miles away |
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Darton State College
132 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1962 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1986 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 06/11/2015 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $99/credit | |
| In State Students | $99/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $360/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $4,455 | $4,455 | $16,200 |
| ADN | 70 | $6,930 | $6,930 | $25,200 |
| BSN | 125 | $12,375 | $12,375 | $45,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 72% of Gulf Coast State College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 50% | $4,339 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $590 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 28% | $1,678 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $1,492 |
| Federal Student Loans | 10% | $3,970 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $4,778 |
$3,746
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,545 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,920 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,603 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$7,788 |
| Over $110,000$7,853 |
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Student Population
5,379
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,234
Women
2,145
Men
34%
Full-time
66%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
72% |
|
Black/African American |
11% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.
