Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	1,078
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	44%

Located in Perkinston, Mississippi, MGCCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at MGCCC is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Mississippi state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 47% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 66% at MGCCC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,950

Cost of attendance at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

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Mississippi's average	$8,409
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,250

Cost of attendance at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average	$12,849
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College received on average $5,376 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,376

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	940	58%	$5,333	$5,012,899
Other Federal Grant	942	58%	$5,377	$5,064,934
State Grant/Scholarships	544	33%	$878	$477,738
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	826	51%	$2,648	$2,187,498
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,438	88%	$5,376	$7,730,170

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students is 44.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.7%.

44.0%

asian 55.9% 33 students
African American 37.3% 162 students
white 46.6% 525 students
unknown 33.3% 8 students
hispanic 43.0% 61 students
Mixed Race 42.1% 48 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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