by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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Cost of attendance at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College came in between $12,908.00 and $16,508.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: near $12,908.00 in-state compared with $16,508.00 for out-of-state students.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $4,250.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,658.00 |
| Total cost | $12,908.00 |
| That is 33% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,908.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,016.00 |
| Net price | $6,892.00 |
| That is 64% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,908.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,200.00 |
| Net price | $5,708.00 |
| That is 70% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $7,850.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,658.00 |
| Total cost | $16,508.00 |
| That is 14% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,508.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,016.00 |
| Net price | $10,492.00 |
| That is 45% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,508.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,200.00 |
| Net price | $9,308.00 |
| That is 52% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees and room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising by roughly 2.8% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Freshman year | $5,865.00 | $7,082.00 | $13,264.00 |
| Senior year | $6,364.00 | $7,685.00 | $14,392.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $24,451.00 | $29,522.00 | $55,292.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,315.00 | $11,247.00 | $21,064.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $281.00 | $340.00 | $636.00 |
| Total amount paid | $33,765.00 | $40,769.00 | $76,357.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Freshman year | $5,865.00 | $7,082.00 | $13,264.00 |
| Senior year | $6,027.00 | $7,277.00 | $13,630.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $11,893.00 | $14,360.00 | $26,894.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,531.00 | $5,470.00 | $10,246.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $137.00 | $165.00 | $309.00 |
| Total amount paid | $16,423.00 | $19,830.00 | $37,140.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Freshman year | $9,565.00 | $10,781.00 | $16,963.00 |
| Senior year | $10,378.00 | $11,699.00 | $18,406.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $39,872.00 | $44,943.00 | $70,713.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,190.00 | $17,122.00 | $26,939.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $459.00 | $517.00 | $814.00 |
| Total amount paid | $55,061.00 | $62,065.00 | $97,653.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Freshman year | $9,565.00 | $10,781.00 | $16,963.00 |
| Senior year | $9,829.00 | $11,079.00 | $17,431.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $19,393.00 | $21,860.00 | $34,395.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,388.00 | $8,328.00 | $13,103.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $223.00 | $252.00 | $396.00 |
| Total amount paid | $26,782.00 | $30,188.00 | $47,498.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
Net price strips out grant and scholarship aid to show what families really pay. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $6,962.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $7,372.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,113.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $6,985.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,496.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $11,915.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $12,908.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the grants & scholarships detail.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College amounts to $6,625.00, categorized as a Very Low (<$10k) burden tier.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $3,000.00 |
| Median (50th) | $6,625.00 |
| 75th | $11,000.00 |
| 90th | $20,000.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt detail.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $7,155.00 |
| Middle income | $5,950.00 |
| High income | $6,597.00 |
Graduates from lower-income families carry $558.00 more debt than their high-income peers.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $7,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,945.00 |
First-gen borrowers at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College leave with $1,055.00 more than continuing-generation graduates.
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is $1,040.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate category at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 16.0% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College come to $221,110,453.00 covering 21,857 recipients.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 252 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $3,096.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 94 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,689.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veterans benefits detail.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, consider the following:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.