- At City College, we are committed to your success and believe in your potential to grow academically, personally, and professionally. Education is the key to success. The Gainesville Branch Campus is located at our new building 7001 N.W. 4th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32607. The classrooms and administrative offices are approx. 21,200 square feet in a single-story building. The physical plant is spacious, attractive, and the grounds are beautifully landscaped. Parking is available to the students. Computer courses and keyboarding skills are taught on IBM Compatibles. In addition, the college teaches the use of transcribers, electronic ten-key calculators and other business machines. Students in the Medical Assisting and Phlebotomist Programs have laboratory training on-campus.
School Highlights
City College-Gainesville serves 159 students (77% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 59%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,782
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 68%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
City College-Gainesville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five years.
City College-Gainesville
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
24 staff
128 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of City College-Gainesville has declined by 38% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The City College-Gainesville diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
159 students
2,862 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1

# Full-Time Students
123 students
862 students

# Part-Time Students
36 students
2,000 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
156 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
123 students
862 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
36 students
2,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%

% Hispanic
8%
29%

% Black
42%
16%

% White
32%
41%

% Two or more races
8%
3%

% Non Resident races
5%
3%

% Unknown races
n/a
5%


Diversity Score
0.71
0.72

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
64%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.35%
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,300
$31,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $12,782 is less than the state average of $16,140. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,782
$16,140

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%

Median Debt for Graduates
$27,249
$9,750

Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,490
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
75%
89%

SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does City College-Gainesville cost?
City College-Gainesville's private state tuition is approximately $12,782.
What schools are City College-Gainesville often compared to?
City College-Gainesvilleis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of City College-Gainesville?
The acceptance rate of City College-Gainesville is 75%, which is lower than the state average of 89%. City College-Gainesville's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Florida with low acceptance rates.
What is City College-Gainesville's ranking?
City College-Gainesville ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Lowest acceptance rates and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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