Florida Gateway College
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(386)752-1822
- 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 2,912 students (29% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 31%.
- Florida Gateway College is the only community colleges within Columbia County, FL.
- The nearest community college to Florida Gateway College is Santa Fe College (36.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Florida Gateway College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Florida Gateway College | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 106 staff | 37 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,912 students | 1,142 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 38:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 831 students | 487 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,081 students | 655 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 24% |
| % Black | 9% | 17% |
| % White | 84% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | - |
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| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.60 |
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| College Completion Rate | 48% | 57% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,500 | $30,300 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Florida Gateway College is Santa Fe College (36.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Santa Fe CollegePublic15,055 students | 36.70 Mi3000 Northwest 83rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352)395-5000 36.7015,055 - City College-GainesvillePrivate, non-profit510 students | 38.80 Mi7001 N.W. 4th Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352)335-4000 38.80510 - 1,243 students | 51.90 Mi325 NW Turner Davis Dr
Madison, FL 32340
(850)973-2288 51.901,243 - Everest University-Orange ParkPrivate, for profit558 students | 54.30 Mi805 Wells Rd
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904)264-9122 54.30558 - Fortis College-Orange ParkPrivate, for profit312 students | 54.30 Mi560 Wells Road
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904)269-7086 54.30312
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