Eastern Gateway Community College

110 John Scott Highway
Steubenville, OH 43952
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Eastern Gateway Community College serves 40,036 students (32% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 29%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 40,036 students
  • In-state tuition: $117
  • Out-state tuition: $145
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • 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

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
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
520 staff
93 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Eastern Gateway Community College has grown by 56% over five years.
The Eastern Gateway Community College diversity score of 0.53 is more than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
40,036 students
1,337 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
77:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
12,765 students
555 students
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# Part-Time Students
27,271 students
782 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Eastern Gateway Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Ohio.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
177 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
12,765 students
555 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
27,271 students
1,124 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
11%
5%
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% Black
17%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Eastern Gateway Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
65%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Eastern Gateway Community College and the percentage of White community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Eastern Gateway Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Eastern Gateway Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
Diversity Score
0.53
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Eastern Gateway Community College and the community college average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
32%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Eastern Gateway Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,800
$31,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Eastern Gateway Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Ohio by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $117 is less than the state average of $5,375. The in-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $145 is less than the state average of $10,942. The out-state tuition has declined by 97% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$117
$5,375
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Eastern Gateway Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$145
$10,942
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Eastern Gateway Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
89%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Eastern Gateway Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,000
$18,625
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Eastern Gateway Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,347
$6,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Eastern Gateway Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 40,036 students
  • In-state tuition: $117
  • Out-state tuition: $145
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,375 per year for in-state students and $10,942 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,989 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.47, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Davis College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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