Florida Gateway College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,301 students.
About This School
Florida Gateway College is a public institution located in Lake City, Florida with approximately 2,301 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,364 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $32,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
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 numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $2,915/year after aid and a median debt of only $5,500, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find anywhere in Florida. However, the 57% graduation rate suggests a meaningful number of students don't finish, so it's worth asking yourself — and the school — what support is in place to help students complete their degree. If you're pursuing a career-focused two-year program or an affordable path to a bachelor's degree on a tight budget, this can be a smart choice, but go in with a clear plan.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Florida Gateway College graduates earn most above the national rate in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services ($56,702 vs $42,269 nationally), and most below it in Natural Resources Conservation and Research ($23,237 vs $45,634).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 329 | $44,253 | $44,125 | +$128 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 53 | $75,046 | $80,813 | −$5,767 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 8 | $56,702 | $42,269 | +$14,433 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 3 | $23,237 | $45,634 | −$22,397 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,301 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Florida Gateway College cost?
The average net price at Florida Gateway College is about $5,364 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Florida Gateway College?
Florida Gateway College has a graduation rate of 54%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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