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Gateway Community and Technical College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Florence, Kentucky, Gateway Community and Technical College 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 Gateway Community and Technical 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.

Gateway Community and Technical 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.

The student retention rate of 66% at Gateway Community and Technical College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,568

Cost of attendance at Gateway Community and Technical College in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average $10,481
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,320

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average $21,663
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Gateway Community and Technical College received on average $5,702 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.

$5,702
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 146 51% $4,479 $653,926
Other Federal Grant 161 56% $4,916 $791,444
State Grant/Scholarships 248 87% $2,476 $614,068
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 28 10% $2,755 $77,129
Total Grant & Scholarships 260 91% $5,702 $1,482,641

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Gateway Community and Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Gateway Community and Technical College students is 56.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.7%.

56.4%

  • asian 50.0% 3 students
  • African American 42.1% 8 students
  • white 56.3% 161 students
  • hispanic 70.0% 21 students
  • Mixed Race 55.6% 5 students

Service Offerings

Gateway Community and Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Gateway Community and Technical 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
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

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

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