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SAT University Admissions Guide
Also known as: Gulf Coast State College, GCSC
Community College school in Panama City, Florida, United States of America
Founded in 1957 by the Florida Legislature, GCSC serves Bay, Gulf, and Franklin counties with its main campus in Panama City and satellite sites in Port St. Joe and Franklin County, enrolling over 7,000 students each semester in credit courses and thousands more in continuing education. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, GCSC offers more than 70 degree and certificate pathways in health sciences, business, technology, public safety, and liberal arts, supported by robust academic support services, tutoring centers, and career advising. Academic and vocational training is aligned with industry partnerships, and the college’s athletics teams compete as the Commodores in NJCAA Region 8.
SAT Scores are optional
This university has a test-optional policy.
GCSC practices open-access admissions requiring only a high school diploma or equivalent; SAT or ACT scores are optional and accepted solely for placement purposes, exempting students from the Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) if they meet or exceed state‑mandated minimum scores. Official SAT/ACT scores valid for two years must be sent to the Testing Department, with exemptions granted based on score thresholds. International applicants follow the same placement guidelines and must satisfy English proficiency and placement requirements.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is a public, land‑grant historically Black university in Tallahassee, Florida, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
Boca Raton, Florida, United States of America
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a public research university in Boca Raton, Florida, and a member of the State University System of Florida.
Fort Myers, Florida, United States of America
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a public university in Fort Myers, Florida, emphasizing environmental sustainability and STEM education.
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Florida International University (FIU) is a public research university in Miami, Florida, and a leading institution in international and community engagement.
Lakeland, Florida, United States of America
Florida Polytechnic University (Florida Poly) is Florida’s only public polytechnic university, specializing in STEM education and applied research.
Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America
Florida State University (FSU) is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida, and a senior member of the State University System of Florida.
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