Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, MS · Public · Associate's degrees · Rural

C-

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About Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a mid-sized, public institution in Perkinston, MS, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 6,353 students. 48% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $33,017.

Open

Acceptance

$6,962

Net price

6,353

Enrollment

48%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$6,962

Average net price

$4,250

In-state tuition

$7,850

Out-of-state tuition

$5,867

Room & board

$1,875

Books & supplies

$12,978

Total cost of attendance

39%

Students receiving Pell grants

17%

Students with federal loans

$10,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$5,778

$30–48K

$6,195

$48–75K

$8,771

$75–110K

$11,280

$110K+

$12,657

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing21.9%

Business13.8%

Engineering Tech10.4%

Humanities6.7%

Computer Science6.1%

Criminal Justice4.7%

Mechanic & Repair Tech4.4%

Personal & Culinary Services3.6%

Engineering3.0%

Construction Trades3.0%

After Graduation

$33,017

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$28,421

Median earnings (6 yrs)

48%

Graduation rate

62%

Retention rate

55%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,937

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

6,353

Total enrollment

29%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

44%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women

38% men

Race & ethnicity

White

50%

Black

26%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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