Florida Gateway College — tuition $2,369 in-state, $9,473 out-of-state
Outcomes
C+
64/100
Affordability
B+
78/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
B
70/100
Prestige
D
31/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
2,837
Total Enrollment
57%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,428
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Florida Gateway College ▼
38%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Florida Gateway College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$37,894
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,237
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,992
Median debt at graduation
53.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
39.8%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 78th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Florida Gateway College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Florida Gateway College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $233,282
Avg rent near campus: $1,400/mo — vs ~$444/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 32055 (4.9% cap, Lake City)
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🏆 Where Florida Gateway College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,078 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person30%
Hybrid (Some Online)24%
Fully Online47%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)48%
25-64 (Adult)33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Florida Gateway College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Florida Gateway College?
Tuition at Florida Gateway College is
$2,369 for in-state students
and $9,473 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,428.
What is the graduation rate at Florida Gateway College?
The graduation rate at Florida Gateway College is 57%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Florida Gateway College a good school?
Florida Gateway College has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Florida Gateway College?
Florida Gateway College has a total enrollment of 2,837 students.
Is there rental demand near Florida Gateway College?
Yes! Approximately 38% of students at Florida Gateway College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 1,078 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Lake City area.
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