How much has GCSC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

-14.29%

In-State

-14.27%

Out-of-State

GCSC's tuition & fees has increased from $10,072 (2015) to $8,635 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 14.27% over the past 10 years.

GCSC's tuition increase rate is lower than the Florida's average increase rate of 0.19%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 35.52% from 2015 ($20,872).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, GCSC's COA is $28,285, which is same as last year cost.

The following table and chart show changes to GCSC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have decreased 14.27% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $7,065. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Gulf Coast State College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$2,765$10,072-
2016-17$2,370$8,633-14.29%
2017-18$2,370$8,633
2018-19$2,370$8,633
2019-20$2,370$8,633
2020-21$2,370$8,633
2021-22$2,370$8,6350.02%
2022-23$2,370$8,635
2023-24$2,370$8,635
2024-25$2,370$8,635
Gulf Coast State College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,200, and it has increased 15.94% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,035-
2016-17$1,035
2017-18$1,035
2018-19$1,035
2019-20$1,0562.03%
2020-21$1,056
2021-22$1,056
2022-23$1,056
2023-24$1,20013.64%
2024-25$1,200

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 47.04% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Gulf Coast State College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$9,765-
2016-17$9,765
2017-18$9,765
2018-19$9,765
2019-20$13,38637.08%
2020-21$13,386
2021-22$13,386
2022-23$13,7862.99%
2023-24$18,45033.83%
2024-25$18,450

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Gulf Coast State College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Gulf Coast State College$8,635
($2,370)		$8,635
($2,370)		-
University of Central Florida$22,467
($6,368)		$22,467
($6,368)		-
Miami Dade College$9,661
($2,838)		$9,661
($2,838)		-
University of Florida$28,659
($6,381)		$28,659
($6,381)		-
Florida International University$18,964
($6,565)		$18,964
($6,565)		-
University of South Florida$17,324
($6,410)		$17,324
($6,410)		-

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