We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GCSC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. At its best it places at #35 out of 47 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GCSC among the top schools in the country for liberal arts general studies, ranked #704 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 704 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Florida | 38 of 53 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 126 of 420 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in liberal arts general studies at GCSC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 385 |
During the most recent reporting year, Gulf Coast State College handed out 385 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
GCSC holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. Its best result was #35 out of 47 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,750 | $7,065 |
| Fees | $620 | $1,570 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at GCSC are White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gulf Coast State College with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 269 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 36 |
GCSC granted 385 associate’s completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.