Paying for Gulf Coast State College

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$2,370	$8,635

The 2024 tuition & fees of Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) are $2,370 for Florida residents and $8,635 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,621 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2023 at GCSC.

77% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,495. It could cover 52.06% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,525 for Florida residents and $23,790 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

GCSC's 4-year tuition is $9,480 for Florida residents and $34,545 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $102,010 for Florida residents and $127,075 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Gulf Coast State College is $2,370 for Florida residents and $8,635 for out-of-state students. It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($4,271) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,621.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of GCSC is $2,370 for Florida residents and $8,635 for out-of-state students, the same as current year.

GCSC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$2,370	$8,635	$13,786
2023-2024	$2,370	$8,635	$18,450
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	0.00%	33.83%
2024-2025	$2,370	$8,635	$24,692

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at GCSC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $99 for Florida residents and $360 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$99	$360
	2023-2024	$99	$360
	2024-2025	$99	$360

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

GCSC Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at GCSC?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at GCSC is $9,480 for Florida residents and $34,545 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Gulf Coast State College have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

GCSC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$2,370	$2,370	$2,370	$2,370	$9,480
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$8,636	$8,636	$8,637	$8,637	$34,545
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$2,370	$2,370	$2,370	$2,370	$9,480
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$8,636	$8,637	$8,637	$8,638	$34,547
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$2,370	$2,370	$2,370	$2,370	$9,480
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$8,637	$8,637	$8,638	$8,638	$34,549
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$2,370	$2,370	$2,370	$2,370	$9,480
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$8,637	$8,638	$8,638	$8,639	$34,551
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$2,370	$2,370	$2,370	$2,370	$9,480
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$8,638	$8,638	$8,639	$8,639	$34,553

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $102,010 for Florida residents and $127,075 for out-of-state students.

GCSC 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$23,322	$24,712	$26,158	$27,703	$102,010
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$29,588	$30,978	$32,462	$34,047	$127,075
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$24,712	$26,196	$27,741	$29,392	$108,159
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$30,978	$32,462	$34,047	$35,739	$133,226
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$26,196	$27,780	$29,431	$31,195	$114,725
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$32,462	$34,047	$35,739	$37,545	$139,794
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$27,780	$29,472	$31,236	$33,121	$121,735
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$34,047	$35,739	$37,545	$39,474	$146,806
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,472	$31,277	$33,163	$35,177	$129,219
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$35,739	$37,545	$39,474	$41,534	$154,292

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 77% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $84,030 for Florida residents and $109,095 for out-of-state students.

GCSC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$18,827	$20,217	$21,663	$23,208	$84,030
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$25,093	$26,483	$27,967	$29,552	$109,095
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$20,217	$21,701	$23,246	$24,897	$90,179
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$26,483	$27,967	$29,552	$31,244	$115,246
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$21,701	$23,285	$24,936	$26,700	$96,745
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$27,967	$29,552	$31,244	$33,050	$121,814
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$23,285	$24,977	$26,741	$28,626	$103,755
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,552	$31,244	$33,050	$34,979	$128,826
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$24,977	$26,782	$28,668	$30,682	$111,239
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$31,244	$33,050	$34,979	$37,039	$136,312

	In-State	Out-of-State
Gulf Coast State College	$2,370	$8,635
University of Central Florida	$6,368	$22,467
Florida International University	$6,565	$18,964
University of Florida	$6,381	$28,659
University of South Florida	$6,410	$17,324
Miami Dade College	$2,838	$9,661