by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Gulf Coast State College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our GCSC cost report:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Gulf Coast State College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $8,635 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $2,370 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $7,065 | $1,570 | $8,635 |
| In-State | $1,750 | $620 | $2,370 |
GCSC tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Gulf Coast State College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $8,635 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Gulf Coast State College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Florida pay an average of $2,370 a year to attend GCSC, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
The chart below shows how GCSC compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Gulf Coast State College Financial Aid.
In-state GCSC tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 0.00% over the past five years. Florida residents may pay an estimated $2,370 this school year.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at GCSC would be $4,740, and $9,480 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 0.01% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $8,636.
This means an estimated $17,273 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at GCSC, and $34,549 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at GCSC.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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