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Overview
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a 2-year institution with an open admissions policy. The main campus located in Perkinston, MS, while several satellite campuses and academic centers operate throughout the state. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offers a program for students to receive their Associate of Arts degree in as little as one year, has articulation agreements and Pathways to 4-year universities, and also offer degrees that can be earned completely online.
Average Net Price:
$8,503
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $3,950 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $7,250 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $5,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1075 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
41%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,913
41%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,714
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,795
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
32%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$975
63%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,714
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
22%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,867
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$90
Students receiving federal loans
22%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,821
Average Other Loans Per Year
$5,180
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
7,845
Total Number of Undergrads
7,845
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Honors Program
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
115
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
15
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
44%
Student Organizations
33
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
7%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldogs
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
144
Total Female Athletes
64
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$32,400
Top 5 Cities
Biloxi
Mobile
Hattiesburg
New Orleans
Jackson
Top 5 Employers
Singing River Health System
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
United States Air Force
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Healthcare Services
Sales
Business Development
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,500
Loan Default Rate
16%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$90
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe class sizes are smaller so you can get a lot of one on one time with teacher. The atmosphere is more casual in the classroom than in high school, but the teachers still expect you to do your work, naturally. Most of the teachers have a dry sense of humor when they teach, which makes the class time very enjoyable.
Tiffany from Gulfport, MS
The campus is beautiful. The cafeteria has terrific food. The teachers are awesome.
Megan from Pass Christian, MS
MGCCC is a great institution to begin someone's college career. It exemplifies great leadership among instructors and staff who care about the students. The classes are challenging yet possible to pass as a hard-working student and the school is just an all around great experience.
Amanda from Biloxi, MS
MGCCC is a wonderful school to attend if you haven't already. The instructor's are very understanding and they really care about their students. The facility is also very nice and helpful.
Celeste from Pass Christian,Ms, MS
The instructors are very nice and are always trying to help student reach their full potential. The classrooms are big and very clean. The students who attend here are very nice and friendly.
Cassey from Gauiter, MS
Classes are fairly sized. Big enough classes for a teacher to help a student individually.
Lyle from Diberville, MS
Do homework, study for test, but remember to have fun.
Shalante from Wiggins, MS
Mississippi Gulf Coast is one of the best community colleges in the country. School spirit, amazing band, superb athletics department and dedicated teachers. Definitely a great way to follow up after High school.
Raymone from Gulfport, MS
It is a great school that is located in a small community. The college has everything from sports, to residence housing. You will have a great experience here and the instructors and personnel are always looking out for your best interest.
Richard from Kingstree, SC
attending mississippi gulf coast community college is definitely something you should consider! it is a wonderful learning environment. there is always something to do on campus!
Haley
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