To reinforce healthy psychological, emotional, and social behaviors. To generate a community of cooperation, collaboration, and mutual support. The latest in technology and instruction takes a front seat at Gulf Coast, because that s what enables us to meet your needs faster and better. Maybe that s why Gulf Coast is one of the largest of Mississippi s 15 public community and junior colleges. Maybe that s why the college served over 28,000 people last year.
Gulf Coast is affordable, with tuition that s one of the lowest in the state.
Plus, its textbook rental service means big savings for students. JD is also the home of top-achieving students. Each year, several vocational and technical students bring home top awards from district, state and even national competitions. For top-ranked academic students wanting even more challenges, there s the Honors Program, which offers both career and financial advantages. The Jackson County Campus in Gautier, MS, welcomed its first students in 1965 and has grown, along with the rest of the college, to become part of a growing trend of affordable, accessible education.