by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 8,677 undergraduates in 2020, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college located in Perkinston, Mississippi. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 8,677 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,126 (59.1%). Part-time attendance was 3,551 (40.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5,126 | 3,551 | 8,677 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College #1657 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Diversity Guide.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has a total of 243 student athletes, 187 men and 56 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,690,412 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,679,912 |
| Net | $10,500 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Athletics