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Florida Gateway College

Lake City, FL·Public·https://www.fgc.edu/

Campus Identity

Very Safe

Florida Gateway College is a public college in Lake City, FL. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Florida Gateway College is a public college in Lake City, FL. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$2,369
In-State Tuition
+$731 fees
$9,473
Out-of-State Tuition
+$2,274 fees
$6,700
Room & Board
10 meals/week
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

1,000–4,999

Town setting

Beach Access

60 miles

Steinhatchee, FL

Ski Access

343 miles

Sapphire Valley Ski Area

Weather

Hot Climate

63°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

343 mi away
8 skiable acres3 lifts
349 mi away
Cataloochee Ski Area

North Carolina

373 mi away
50 skiable acres5 lifts

Nearest Beach

Steinhatchee, FL

Ocean access within 60.3 miles

60 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Lake City, FL

52°Jan56°Feb61°Mar67°Apr73°May78°Jun80°Jul80°Aug77°Sep69°Oct60°Nov55°Dec

Station: LAKE CITY 2 E · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

100/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety100100100
100/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
100/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$2,369$9,473
Fees
$731$2,274
Room & Board
$6,700$6,700
Total
$9,800$18,447
In-StateOut-of-State
Meal Plan: 10 meals/week

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

49 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
329 grads/yr$44,253
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsCertificate
78 grads/yr$50,714
Fire ProtectionCertificate
65 grads/yr
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesCertificate
62 grads/yr$19,860
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's
53 grads/yr$75,046

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's19 grads$88,907
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's53 grads$75,046
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Associate's8 grads$56,702
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services
Certificate21 grads$55,600
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Certificate78 grads$50,714
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Certificate22 grads$48,254
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate19 grads$47,144
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's329 grads$44,253
Precision Metal Working
Certificate34 grads$35,116
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Certificate2 grads$23,947

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Florida Gateway College located?

Florida Gateway College is located in Lake City, FL. The main campus address is Highway 90 East, Lake City, FL. It is a public institution offering 4-year degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Florida Gateway College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Florida Gateway College charges $2,369/year for in-state students and $9,473/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board ($6,700/year), the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $11,747/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Florida Gateway College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Florida Gateway College the right fit for me?

Whether Florida Gateway College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($9,473/year out-of-state), campus culture in Lake City, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Florida Gateway College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Florida Gateway College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Lake City, FL
Size
1,000–4,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Bachelor's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Hot · 63°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
100/100
Nearest Airport
Gainesville, FL (GNV) · 38 mialso VQQ (41 mi), NIP (53 mi)

Location

Lake City, FL

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.