Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one of the fifteen public 2-year colleges in Mississippi. The campus is located in a rural area, in Perkinston.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,888 students attend the school. Every year 36% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,100, and fees were $570. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,200 and $570 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Rural |
Number of Students8,888 |
Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate61% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1929 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1982 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 07/01/1998 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost 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 | $155/credit | |
In State Students | $155/credit | |
Out of State Students | $310/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 | $6,975 | $6,975 | $13,950 |
ADN | 70 | $10,850 | $10,850 | $21,700 |
BSN | 125 | $19,375 | $19,375 | $38,750 |
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, 92% of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community 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 | 64% | $4,757 |
Other Federal Grant | -- | $1,633 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 18% | $785 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $2,931 |
Federal Student Loans | 37% | $4,864 |
Private Loans | -- | $4,325 |
$7,695
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$6,772 |
$30,001 to $48,000$6,942 |
$48,001 to $75,000$9,500 |
$75,001 to $110,000$11,378 |
Over $110,000$11,288 |
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Student Population
8,888
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,222
Women
3,666
Men
65%
Full-time
35%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
62% |
Black/African American |
24% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Asian |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Mississippi state board of nursing.