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Florida Gateway College

Lake City, FL · Public · Certificate degrees · Town

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About Florida Gateway College

Florida Gateway College (FGC), formerly Lake City Community College, is a public college in Lake City, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System and one of the institutions in the system designated a "state college", allowing it to offer four-year bachelor's degrees. The institution was established in 1947 as the Columbia Forestry School and became a junior college in 1961. It adopted its current name in 2008. The school serves 7,000 students each year from its five-county district, which includes Baker, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist and Union counties.

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Open

Acceptance

$5,364

Net price

2,301

Enrollment

54%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,364

Average net price

$3,100

In-state tuition

$11,747

Out-of-state tuition

$6,700

Room & board

$1,271

Books & supplies

$14,388

Total cost of attendance

40%

Students receiving Pell grants

15%

Students with federal loans

$6,992

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$3,638
$30–48K
$4,529
$48–75K
$6,762
$75–110K
$10,221
$110K+
$11,870

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$37,894

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$33,237

Median earnings (6 yrs)

54%

Graduation rate

Retention rate

63%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,249

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,301

Total enrollment

59%

Part-time

26

Avg. age at entry

55%

First-generation

Gender balance

67% women
33% men

Race & ethnicity

White
66%
Black
19%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Florida Gateway College FAQ

Is Florida Gateway College a public or private school?

Florida Gateway College is a public institution located in Lake City, FL.

What is the acceptance rate at Florida Gateway College?

Florida Gateway College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Florida Gateway College cost?

The average annual net price at Florida Gateway College is $5,364 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $3,100 in-state and $11,747 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Florida Gateway College?

About 54% of students at Florida Gateway College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Florida Gateway College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Florida Gateway College students earn a median of $37,894 per year.

How many students attend Florida Gateway College?

Florida Gateway College enrolls about 2,301 students.

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