School Overview
Florida Gateway College (abbreviated FGC), formerly Lake City Community College, is a four-year, co-educational state college located in Lake City, Florida. It is a member of the Florida College System, a consortium of nearly thirty state and community colleges throughout Florida which represents over 900,000 students. FGC offers a large selection of 2-year associate degrees, as well as a few four-year bachelor’s degrees in various fields of study from landscape architecture to police science to business management. One of the newest programs at FGC is the RN to BSN degree for registered nurses who already have an associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited school.
FGC was founded in 1947 as a forestry school called Columbia Forestry School. In 1961 the institution was re-chartered as a junior college (Lake City Community College) and in 2008 it was renamed Florida Gateway College. FGC offer academic degrees, occupational training programs and adult/continuing education courses. Total annual enrollment at Florida Gateway is approximately 1000 full-time students and 2,000 part-time students. The college is administered by a staff of roughly 210 faculty and instructors.
While the college offers a large selection of programs, some of the popular fields of study include Nursing, Emergency Medical Technology (EMT), Corrections and Liberal Arts & Sciences. Students who pursue the Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts at FGC typically do so in preparation to transfer to a four-year college or university where they can earn a bachelor’s degree.
In addition to a two-year associate degrees, FGC also offers several one-year career preparation programs. One of the most popular tracks at FGC is the 1-year cosmetology program which prepares students for the Florida state cosmetology exam required to become a licensed cosmetologist. The cosmetology program offers day-time, evening and weekend classes.
General Information
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Admission Office 149 SE College Place Lake City, FL 32025-8703 (386) 754-4287 Fax: (386) 754-4787 [email protected] Contact: Vince Rice |
Main Address 149 SE College Place Lake City, FL 32025-8703 (386) 752-1822 www.fgc.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,849 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,753 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $15 |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Selective to allied health programs. |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agribusiness Operations A Architecture & Related Programs Landscape Architecture A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting C Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General A Education Education – General A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology A Law & Legal Studies Prelaw A Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mathematics Mathematics – General A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Heating/A.C./Refrigeration Mechanics C Natural Resources & Conservation Forestry – General C Parks, Recreation & Fitness Parks/Leisure Facilities Management A Personal & Culinary Services Cosmetology C Security & Protective Services Corrections C Social Sciences Criminology A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Florida Gateway College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (386) 752-1822 |
| Website: | https://www.fgc.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.fgc.edu/discover/admissions/admissions-forms/ |
| Address: | Highway 90 East, Lake City, FL 32025-2007 |
| Setting: | Town: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,406 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,268 (37% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $3,100 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $11,747 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 80% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,805 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Florida Gateway College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Florida Gateway College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 2 | 2 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4 | 3 | |||
| Education | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 4 | 1 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 9 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 3 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 3 | ||||
| Precision Production | 2 | ||||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 37 | 16 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Florida Gateway College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $3,100 |
| Out-of-state | $11,747 |
| Books and supplies | $1,271 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 298 | 80% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 273 | 74% | $5,805 |
| Student loan aid | 58 | 16% | $6,635 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,662 | 49% | $5,956 |
| Federal student loans | 482 | 14% | $4,835 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Florida Gateway College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Florida Gateway College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Florida Gateway College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,406 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,406 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Florida Gateway College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
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