FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE
- Highway 90 East
- Lake City, FL 32025
- OPEID College Code: 00150100
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- General Phone: (386) 752-1822
- President: Charles W Hall
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 3,187
- College Alias: LCCC
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About
Florida Gateway College, formerly Lake City Community College is located in Lake City, Florida. The school was founded in 1947 as Columbia Forestry School, and became a junior college in 1961. The school adopted its current name in 2008 when it began plans to offer bachelor's degrees. The school began applications for their bachelor's of nursing program in 2011.
Academics
Florida Gateway College primarily provides vocational programs that result in certificates and associate degree programs that can be used for career preparation or for transfer to a four year institution. The school offers a variety of programs to ensure that students receive the education they want heading toward their goal.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Enrollment at FGC is open, requiring only a high school diploma or GED, along with all pertinent transcripts. Some programs are considered limited access, and as such may require a second application to that program for consideration. Students interested in limited access programs should contact the program director to discuss the application.
Students interested in financial aid should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to the noted deadlines. Once eligibility is determined, students will consult the financial aid office to determine which grants or loans the student is will receive.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Website
- www.fgc.edu
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Lake City Community College is to provide superior, yet affordable programs of quality education and to enrich the lives of the citizens of north central Florida.
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 8% | 44% | 56% | 53% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,775 | $3,749 | $1,757 | $1,185 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.4% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| Number in Default | 22 | 19 | 29 |
| Number in Repayment | 233 | 200 | 248 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $2,448 | $2,237 | $1,986 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,448 | $2,237 | $1,986 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,571 | $8,522 | $7,638 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,800 | $6,800 | $6,335 |
| Other Expenses | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $3,448 | $3,237 | $2,886 |
| In-State | $3,448 | $3,237 | $2,886 |
| Out of State | $10,571 | $9,522 | $8,538 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $11,298 | $11,087 | $10,271 |
| In-State | $11,298 | $11,087 | $10,271 |
| Out of State | $18,421 | $17,372 | $15,923 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $4,498 | $4,287 | $3,936 |
| In-State | $4,498 | $4,287 | $3,936 |
| Out of State | $11,621 | $10,572 | $9,588 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,187 Undergraduate: 3,187
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,047 Female: 2,140
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,047 Female: 2,140
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,281 Part-Time: 1,906
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,281 Part-Time: 1,906
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 7 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | 13 | 0.4% |
| Black | 373 | 12% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 2% |
| White | 2,669 | 84% |
| Unknown | 19 | 0.6% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 391 | 12% |
| Ages 18-19 | 732 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 490 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 335 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 416 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 274 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 191 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 278 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 77 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.09% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 438 | 183 | 255 |
| Faculty Status | 274 | 63 | 211 |
| Tenured Faculty | 31 | 31 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 274 | 63 | 211 |
| Primarily Instruction | 274 | 63 | 211 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 12 | 12 | - |
| Other Professionals | 40 | 36 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 112 | 72 | 40 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 68 | 30 | 38 |
| Skilled Crafts | 7 | 7 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 5 | 5 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,723 (47) | $45,585 (26) | $45,894 (21) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,753 (16) | $48,829 (4) | $47,395 (12) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,034 (63) | $44,834 (30) | $43,307 (33) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 46%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 43% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 42% |
| Female | 44% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| White | 44% |
| Unknown | 67% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 5 | 7 |
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