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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, MS·Public·6,231 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Mississippi residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,231 students.

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6,231
Students
$7,372
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$32,400
Earnings
10 yr
$6,625
Debt

About This School

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public institution located in Perkinston, Mississippi with approximately 6,231 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,372 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) is a public community college with its main campus in Perkinston, Mississippi. It was founded as Harrison County Agricultural High School in 1912.

This is a strong option for students seeking an affordable path into the workforce — at just $7,372/year average net cost and a median graduation debt of only $6,625, the financial risk is genuinely low. That said, median earnings of $32,400 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this school makes the most sense as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer program or a targeted career in healthcare, trades, or technical fields rather than a destination in itself.

Founded
1925
Setting
Distant rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions23%
Business & Marketing12%
Computer Science5%
Education4%
Engineering3%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Biological Sciences2%
Psychology2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Fred HaiseBrittney Reese

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,950
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,250
Avg Net Price
$7,372
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants41%
Median debt at graduation$6,625

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,625
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,625
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$26,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.9x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White53%
Black25%
Hispanic/Latino7%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,231 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

51 Main Street

Perkinston, MS 39573

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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