Florida Gateway College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Florida Gateway College is a public certificate and vocational school in Lake City, Florida, enrolling about 2,301 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,364 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,100. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $37,894 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,100
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,364 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,301 40.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.91%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
- First-Generation Students: 55.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 44.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 38.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,202
- Room & Board: $6,700 annual estimate
Florida Gateway College: what the data shows
Common questions about Florida Gateway College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Florida Gateway College?
Florida Gateway College is located in Lake City, FL (ZIP 32025-2007).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Florida Gateway College public or private?
Florida Gateway College is a Public institution.
How much does Florida Gateway College cost?
Published tuition: $3,100 in-state, $11,747 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,364.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,638 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,529 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,762 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,221 |
| $110,001+ | $11,870 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,400.
How big is Florida Gateway College?
Total enrollment: 2,301 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,202 students.
About 41% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Florida Gateway College?
150%-time completion rate: 53.91%.
What do graduates of Florida Gateway College earn?
Median earnings: $33,237 six years after entry; $37,894 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,992.
39.83% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Florida Gateway College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (261 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (119 completions)
- Corrections (71 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (67 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (46 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (44 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (34 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (31 completions)
- Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist (28 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (27 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Florida Gateway College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 53.91%; median earnings $37,894 at 10 years; net price $5,364. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,100
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Florida Gateway College was $3,100.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,364
2024 Value
In 2024 Florida Gateway College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,364.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,456 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,364 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$12,400 4-Year In-State Tuition
$46,988 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,700 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,271 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,071 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$44,284 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Florida Gateway College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.83% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
15.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Florida Gateway College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Florida Gateway College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,100 | $11,747 | $4,571 |
| 2014 | $3,100 | $11,747 | $3,844 |
| 2015 | $3,100 | $11,747 | $3,985 |
| 2016 | $3,100 | $11,747 | $4,378 |
| 2017 | $3,100 | $11,747 | $3,897 |
| 2018 | $3,100 | $11,747 | $2,788 |
| 2019 | $3,100 | $11,747 | $2,170 |
| 2020 | $3,100 | $11,747 | $2,790 |
| 2021 | $3,100 | $11,747 | $1,494 |
| 2022 | $3,100 | $11,747 | $2,016 |
| 2023 | $3,100 | $11,747 | $2,915 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Florida Gateway College reported total enrollment of about 2,301 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 33% male and 67% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.9%), Black or African American (19.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (10.0%). About 39.83% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
40.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Florida Gateway College in 2024 is 2,301 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,202 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 65.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
53.91% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Florida Gateway College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 33% male / 67% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 8% male / 92% female
- Corrections: 65% male / 35% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Florida Gateway College.
Return on Investment
$6,992 Median Student Debt
$37,894 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.45% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1666.13% Return on Investment
1.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Florida Gateway College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 38 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 261 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 119 completions
3. Corrections: 71 completions
4. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 67 completions
5. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 46 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 44 completions
7. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 34 completions
8. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 31 completions
9. Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist: 28 completions
Most popular programs at Florida Gateway College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Florida Gateway College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Florida Gateway College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 38.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,548
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,249
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Florida Gateway College is a public institution located in Lake City, FL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Corrections. Enrollment is approximately 2,301 students. Student body composition includes White (65.9%), Black or African American (19.0%), Hispanic or Latino (10.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 53.91%. Approximately 39.83% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Location
Lake City, FL 32025-2007
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Florida Gateway College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Florida Gateway College located?
Florida Gateway College is located in Lake City, FL.
How much does Florida Gateway College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,100 and average net price is $5,364 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,700 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Florida Gateway College?
Florida Gateway College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,202 students, White (65.9%), Black or African American (19.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Florida Gateway College?
About 55.4% of students at Florida Gateway College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Florida Gateway College earn?
Median earnings are $33,237 six years after entry and $37,894 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Florida Gateway College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Florida Gateway College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,992.
Is Florida Gateway College public or private?
Florida Gateway College is a public institution located in Lake City, FL.
Is Florida Gateway College an HBCU?
No. Florida Gateway College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Florida Gateway College a tribal college?
No. Florida Gateway College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Florida Gateway College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Florida Gateway College does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.0%).
Is Florida Gateway College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Florida Gateway College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.