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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, MS 2-Year Public

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Student Life

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Student Activities

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Fall Bash and Spring Fling.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Housing

This table offers information on housing at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 7%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus.

The majority of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students live on campus. In 2023, 7% of undergrads at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College lived in some kind of on-campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Athletics

At Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Soccer Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Tennis Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport

Is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Plan a Visit to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, take Highway 49 to Perkinston, MS. If you need to fly, book your flight to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in MS you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

Overview

Admissions

Academics

Tuition & Aid

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Students

59%

Women

41%

Men

69%

Full Time

31%

Part Time

96%

In State

4%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

Undergraduate Students

10,074

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

10,074

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$3,300

Out-of-State

$6,600

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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