Lake City Community College (LCCC) has established a strong tradition of providing high quality, postsecondary educational opportunities to the citizens of North Florida. What began as a school of Forestry in 1947, has now grown to be a comprehensive, public community college serving more than 7,000 students a year.
School Highlights
Florida Gateway College serves 3,406 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 3,406 students
In-state tuition: $3,100
Out-state tuition: $11,747
Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 24%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Florida Gateway College has grown by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five years.
The Florida Gateway College diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,406 students
3,135 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
1,133 students
862 students
# Part-Time Students
2,273 students
2,273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
208 students
308 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,133 students
862 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,273 students
3,787 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
190 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
44 students
174 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
30%
% Black
14%
18%
% White
76%
38%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.73
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
48%
50%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.12%
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,500
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,100 is less than the state average of $5,429. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,747 is less than the state average of $11,815. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,100
$5,429
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,747
$11,815
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,750
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,250
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Today the campus of LCCC is an attractive site, nestled in one
hundred acres of southern pines, with over twenty-five modern
buildings surrounded by crepe myrtle and azalea shrubbery. The
College offers outstanding programs in the liberal arts and
sciences. A significant number of students who begin their college
career in these programs earn associate degrees, and then
successfully transfer to senior institutions where they maintain
superior records when compared to their university counterparts.
The College also offers outstanding opportunities in such diverse
vocational programs as business administration, computer
programming, forestry, golf course operations, irrigation
technology, landscape technology, cosmetology, and many more. The
College provides comprehensive training in several allied health
fields such as registered nursing, practical nursing, emergency
medical services, medical laboratory technology, and others. Each
year the College maintains the search for excellence by offering
new programs, which meet the needs of its district. Although Lake
City Community College is only one of two community colleges in the
state to offer residential facilities, it is not uncommon for
students to commute up to 50 miles one way to attend classes. The
College's district encompasses five North Florida counties: Baker,
Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, and Union. This 2,683 square mile
district is an area twice the size of Rhode Island. The region
around the College is commonly referred to as Florida's Crown. Lake
City is situated midway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of
Mexico. The geographic area around the College would generally be
considered rural. The moderate climate, hospitality of the
community, and beauty of the adjacent recreational areas draw
visitors and newcomers from around the world. The College itself is
located approximately six miles east on Highway 90 from downtown
Lake City, Florida, by the airport. Lake City Community College
offers you a resource in the staff, solid academic programs, a
variety of college activities, new technology and newly renovated
buildings, facilities and dorms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Florida Gateway College cost?
Florida Gateway College's tuition is approximately $3,100 for In-State students and $11,747 for Out-State students.
This summer, community colleges across the country have been participating in an innovative program known as “Waterbotics,” developed at the Stevens Institute of Technology by the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 3,406 students
In-state tuition: $3,100
Out-state tuition: $11,747
Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 24%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,429 per year for in-state students and $11,815 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,446 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
