by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ran $4,250 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $7,850. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $650 in-state and $650 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,600 | $7,200 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Total | $4,250 | $7,850 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,300 | $6,600 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,300 | $6,600 |
| One Year Ago | $3,300 | $6,600 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,600 | $7,200 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition increased 9.1%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $8,563 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.53%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $4,357. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.76%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $8,066.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,357 | $8,066 |
| In 2 Years | $4,467 | $8,288 |
| In 3 Years | $4,580 | $8,516 |
| In 4 Years | $4,695 | $8,750 |
| In 5 Years | $4,813 | $8,991 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $33,620, compared with about $18,099 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, check out the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Financial Aid page.
