Florida Gateway College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6499 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1784 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1696 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #69 of 109 | In Florida |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 2,921
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.fgc.edu
Florida Gateway College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Florida Gateway College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
701 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,313 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Florida Gateway College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2006 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 489 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 273 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 90 (3%) |
| Asian | 41 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 3 (0.1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,894
- Students receiving aid
- 85%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $2,369 |
| Tuition in-state | $2,369 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,473 |
| Fee in-district | $731 |
| Fee in-state | $731 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,274 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 75 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $6,700 |
| Room charge | $4,000 |
| Meal charge | $2,700 |
Florida Gateway College majors
Florida Gateway College has granted 62 bachelor's degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Florida Gateway College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 261 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 79 | 40 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | 10 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 5 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | |
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | 4 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 2 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 2 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 2 | |
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Information Technology | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 372 | 62 |
Florida Gateway College has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 50% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 51% | 56% |
Publications & Citations
Florida Gateway College has published 73 scientific papers with 661 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Medicine, History, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 | 3 | 6 |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 6 |
| 1999 | 2 | 7 |
| 2000 | 0 | 9 |
| 2001 | 3 | 6 |
| 2002 | 3 | 8 |
| 2003 | 2 | 9 |
| 2004 | 1 | 6 |
| 2005 | 3 | 10 |
| 2006 | 1 | 16 |
| 2007 | 2 | 20 |
| 2008 | 1 | 11 |
| 2009 | 0 | 19 |
| 2010 | 1 | 23 |
| 2011 | 1 | 23 |
| 2012 | 0 | 16 |
| 2013 | 0 | 37 |
| 2014 | 2 | 30 |
| 2015 | 4 | 24 |
| 2016 | 0 | 22 |
| 2017 | 2 | 13 |
| 2018 | 2 | 14 |
| 2019 | 2 | 14 |
| 2020 | 1 | 24 |
| 2021 | 2 | 36 |
| 2022 | 0 | 40 |
| 2023 | 0 | 64 |
| 2024 | 0 | 31 |
| 2025 | 1 | 37 |
Notable alumni
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Jerry Carl
- Occupations
- businesspersonentrepreneurpolitician
- Biography
-
Jerry Lee Carl Jr. is an American politician and businessman who served as the U.S. representative for Alabama's 1st congressional district from 2021 to 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the Mobile County Commission from 2012 to 2020, the last two years as president of the commission. His district is based entirely in southern Alabama, encompassing parts of Mobile along with all of the state's portion of the Gulf Coast.
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Don Newman
- Occupations
- basketball playerCanadian football playerAmerican football playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Donald David Newman was an American professional athlete in basketball and Canadian football. Following his playing career, he was the head basketball coach at Arizona State for the 1997–98 season, and Sacramento State from 1992 to 1997. He also was an assistant coach in the NBA with the New Jersey Nets, San Antonio Spurs, and Washington Wizards.
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Reggie Abercrombie
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Reginald Damascus Abercrombie is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins and Houston Astros.
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Heath Phillips
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Heath Michael Phillips is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for the Chicago White Sox in 2007. Heath is a coach in the prestigious Scorpions Baseball Travel Program and is the pitching coach for Shorter University in Georgia.
General info
| Alternative names | FGC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1947 |
| Motto | Your hometown college |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 253 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | Highway 90 East Lake City, Florida, 32025-2007 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |
| Phone | 3867521822 |