Gulf Coast State College
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Located in Panama City, Gulf Coast State College has served the surrounding communities since 1957. This public institution offers affordable associate and bachelor's programs, many of which students may access remotely through Canvas. Distance learners take a combination of online and blended courses. For working professionals, GCSC offers technical certificate programs in areas like web design/production and logistical transportation specialist. Candidates can also advance their careers by earning remote associate credentials. Here, offerings include general studies and early childhood education. The degree catalog includes four bachelor's programs, with options like technology management and organizational management. Students in the latter track personalize their curriculum by picking either an entrepreneurship or health services administration concentration. GCSC also facilitates an online bachelor of science in nursing accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Prospective students must submit an online application and high school transcripts (or GED diploma). They may either furnish ACT/SAT scores or sit for the Florida College Placement Test. GCSC funds several foundational scholarships that require applicants to possess a minimum 2.0 GPA.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
62% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
67% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
75% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Required | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Not required or recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Not required or recommended |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Considered (not required) | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
49:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 5 | Education | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | Engineering | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 7 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 9 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 15 | Security And Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |