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$3,950Tuition
6,231Students
47%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$33,017Earnings
#7 in MississippiPublic2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,950
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,250
Average Net Price
$7,372
Students Receiving Financial Aid
40.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$5,500
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$6,300
Books & Supplies
$1,075
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,525
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$106/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
33.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
20.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
40.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $6,113
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,985
$48,001 – $75,000 $9,496
$75,001 – $110,000 $11,915
$110,001+ $12,908

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $10,525 sticker price at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $6,113 after aid, while those from households making over $110,000 pay the full $12,908. Over two years, total costs range from $12,226 to $25,816. The college keeps expenses low with $5,500 room and board and reasonable tuition rates.

Graduates typically leave with $10,000 in debt, creating monthly payments of just $106. This debt load stays manageable against median earnings of $33,017 ten years after graduation. Only 21% of students receive federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability. Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay thanks to substantial need-based aid that brings costs down to community college levels.

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