Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Gulf Coast State College
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Net Price
$6,483
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Gulf Coast State College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$4,709
Gulf Coast State College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$2,915
$30–48k
$4,369
$48–75k
$6,483
$75–110k
$9,806
$110k+
$12,071
Understanding Your Aid Package
Gulf Coast State College has a sticker price of N/A per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
$48–75K families pay: ~$6,483/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$2,915/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$7,147
Range (25th–75th)$2,500 – $10,500
Median Parent PLUS Loans$9,475
Debt Manageability
0.14x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,359
Earnings Growth
+14%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$1,049
63th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$20,608
25th %ile
$56,280
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Gulf Coast State College Cost & Financial Aid
Gulf Coast State College's published tuition is $14,657 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $6,483—a difference of $8,174.
Gulf Coast State College is nearly free for low-income families. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay an average of just $2,915 per year.
Gulf Coast State College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Gulf graduates is $7,147, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $76 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $12,071 at Gulf—still $2,586 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
