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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,950

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

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

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College was $8,096. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at MGCCC

MGCCC net price calculator

$8,096

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Mississippi and nationwide.

Mississippi's average $13,768
National average $8,115
Below is the net price of MGCCC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $8,096 $1,022 (14%) $7,791 $9,168 $11,502 $13,399 $13,931
2021 $7,074 $359 (5%) $6,996 $7,941 $10,856 $12,710 $13,189
2020 $7,433 $362 (5%) $7,303 $8,361 $10,997 $12,786 $13,128
2019 $7,795 $100 (1%) $6,940 $7,176 $9,091 $11,864 $11,832
2018 $7,695 $94 (1%) $6,772 $6,942 $9,500 $11,378 $11,288
2017 $7,789 $1,134 (17%) $6,357 $6,860 $8,957 $10,724 $9,958
2016 $6,655 $1,373 (17%) $5,351 $5,707 $7,661 $9,843 $10,020
2015 $8,028 $77 $7,761 $8,527 $10,619 $11,948 $12,321
2014 $7,951 -- $7,405 $8,069 $10,237 $11,741 $11,468

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $16,325 $3,685 (18%) $3,950 $11,300 $1,075
2021 $20,010 $250 (1%) $3,750 $15,300 $960
2020 $19,760 $80 $3,750 $15,050 $960
2019 $19,680 $300 (2%) $3,670 $15,050 $960
2018 $19,980 $1,558 (8%) $3,670 $15,350 $960
2017 $18,422 No change $3,272 $14,290 $860
2016 $18,422 $1,400 (8%) $3,272 $14,290 $860
2015 $17,022 $840 (5%) $2,732 $14,290 -
2014 $17,862 No change $2,712 $14,290 $860
2013 $17,862 -- $2,712 $14,290 $860

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does MGCCC provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 1,078 dormitories available to its students at $3,000 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at MGCCC is $333 per month.
Does MGCCC provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at MGCCC for one academic year is $2,100, which works out to $233 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
MGCCC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,075.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, MGCCC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $3,040
  • If living off-campus, with family: $5,000
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $5,000
How much is MGCCC application fees?
MGCCC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
MGCCC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $165 Not Available
For out-of-state students $330 Not Available

Housing and Meal

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $2,100 $3,000 N/A 0 1,078
2021 $2,100 $3,000 N/A 0 878
2020 $2,100 $2,600 N/A 0 878
2019 $2,100 $2,600 N/A 0 878
2018 $2,100 $2,600 N/A 0 870
2017 $1,900 $2,200 N/A 0 878
2016 $1,900 $2,200 N/A 0 870

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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