Overview

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a 2-year institution located in Perkinston, MS, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 548
Perkinston, MS  39573
United States

Contact Mrs. Nichol Green
Director of Admissions
Phone: 601-928-6264
Fax: 601-928-6345

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Business And Management, General
Applied Horticulture/horticulture Operations, General
Horticultural Science
Ornamental Horticulture
Pre-veterinary Studies
Turf And Turfgrass Management
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Hotel/motel Administration/management
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Tourism And Travel Services Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Other
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Data Entry/microcomputer Applications, General
Data Entry/microcomputer Applications, Other
Data Modeling/warehousing And Database Administration
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Word Processing
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Building/property Maintenance
Electrician
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Pre-engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other
Instrumentation Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Telecommunications Technology/technician
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/assistant
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Clinical/medical Laboratory Science And Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health And Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training
Medical/clinical Assistant
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Physical Therapy/therapist
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-optometry Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Surgical Technology/technologist
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Court Reporting And Captioning/court Reporter
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Autobody/collision And Repair Technology/technician
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Computer Installation And Repair Technology/technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Forestry, General
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology, Other
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Baking And Pastry Arts/baker/pastry Chef
Cooking And Related Culinary Arts, General
Cosmetology/cosmetologist, General
Funeral Service And Mortuary Science, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy And Religious Studies, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/machinist
Welding Technology/welder
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Radiologic Technology/technician
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,845

Enrolled

Applying

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	ACT scores or ACCUPLACER (Require for some: College transcript)

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Student Body

7,845

Total Undergrad students

4%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.54%
Black or African American	25.33%
White or Caucasian	53.15%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.54%
Asian	2.47%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	4.96%
Other	6.92%

Gender

Male (38.19%)

Female (61.81%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	7%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Fall Bash and Spring Fling

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and Reflections

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Football
Golf	No
Soccer
Softball		No	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Soccer
Softball
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No