School Highlights
Eastern Gateway Community College serves 36,533 students (29% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 36,533 students
- In-state tuition: $117
- Out-state tuition: $145
- Minority enrollment: 45%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Eastern Gateway Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 520 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Eastern Gateway Community College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
520 staff
24 staff
Student Body
The student population of Eastern Gateway Community College has declined by 8% over five years.
The Eastern Gateway Community College diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
36,533 students
565 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
70:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
10,488 students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
26,045 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
36,533 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
10,488 students
342 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
26,045 students
356 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
6%
% Black
20%
16%
% White
55%
62%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
59%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,800
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $117 is less than the state average of $5,419. The in-state tuition has declined by 97% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $145 is less than the state average of $10,873. The out-state tuition has declined by 98% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$117
$5,419
Out-State Tuition Fees
$145
$10,873
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,000
$18,562
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,347
$6,516
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Eastern Gateway Community College cost?
Eastern Gateway Community College's tuition is approximately $117 for In-State students and $145 for Out-State students.
What is Eastern Gateway Community College's ranking?
Eastern Gateway Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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