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Florida Gateway College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 38
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
On-time graduation rate 64%

Located in Lake City, Florida, Florida Gateway is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Florida Gateway College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Florida Gateway College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Florida Gateway emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,100

Cost of attendance at Florida Gateway College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,747

Cost of attendance at Florida Gateway College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 72 of freshman students at Florida Gateway College received on average $6,643 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,643
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 159 49% $5,764 $916,423
Other Federal Grant 167 51% $5,749 $960,123
State Grant/Scholarships 138 42% $2,633 $363,330
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 120 37% $1,926 $231,070
Total Grant & Scholarships 234 72% $6,643 $1,554,523

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Florida Gateway College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Florida Gateway College students is 64.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.7%.

64.3%

  • African American 44.8% 13 students
  • white 67.3% 136 students
  • unknown 100.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 53.8% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 57.1% 4 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Florida Gateway College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Florida Gateway College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training