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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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Information Summary
Ranks 650th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$8,182 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
7,806 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Perkinston, MS
| Total Population | 6,791 (N/A urban / 6,791 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 2,295 (2.74 people per house) |
| Families | 1,797 (3.11 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
| Pop. — African American | 409 |
| Pop. — Asian | 30 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 6 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 68 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 6,314 |
| Pop. — Other | 35 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Large
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College?
Ranks 2696th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,490 | $1,490 | $3,436 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $312 | $312 | $412 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $75 | $75 | $152 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $8,182 | $8,182 | $10,128 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,490 | $15,490 | $17,436 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,362 | $7,362 | $9,308 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,602  $1,602 |
$1,602  $1,602 |
$3,548  $3,548 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $520  $520 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $2,245  $2,970 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,701  $3,090 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,500  $8,100 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,919  $5,268 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,890  $5,240 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 784 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $1,400 |
| Board Fee | $1,620 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,349 | 911 |  49% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $256 | 442 |  24% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $562 | 739 |  40% |
| Student Loan Aid | $1,160 | 176 |  9% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,456 |  78% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 486 | 969 | 1,455 |
Hispanic | 52 | 79 | 131 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 84 | 91 | 175 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 18 | 17 | 35 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,944 | 3,145 | 5,089 |
Race Unknown | 396 | 525 | 921 |
| Total | 2,980 | 4,826 | 7,806 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 178 | 274 | |
| 23 | 139 | 162 | |
| 66 | 87 | 153 | |
| 7 | 80 | 87 | |
| 7 | 78 | 85 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $39,180 ($35,679 male / $41,984 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 362 (161 male / 201 female) |
| Total Benefits | $3,872,615 |
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Summary
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College consists of four campuses and four centers: the main campus, located in Perkinston, Mississippi; On September 14, 1925, with the support of Jackson County, Harrison-Stone-Jackson Agricultural High School and Junior College began offering its first year of Junior College work. In 1962, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College District was formed, and three years later, Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College added the Jefferson Davis and Jackson County campuses. Bush became the first sitting President to speak at a community college graduation, when he spoke at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
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