Gateway Community and Technical College (GCTC) is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the nation. Our mission, as a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, is to offer a high-quality, targeted education to meet the professional and personal goals of all Kentuckians. Gateway offers daytime, evening and weekend classes at three convenient campus locations. Choose the academic program that best fits your needs. Earn a two-year associate degree in a subject such as Business Administration or Criminal Justice, or complete shorter certificates and diplomas in dozens of sought-after careers. Having a clear vision, a strong set of core values, and a well defined mission are critical components for a strong foundation of educational excellence. It is also necessary to have a comprehensive, attainable strategy for meeting the mission of the college. At Gateway we pride ourselves in having a culture of collaboration that engages our students, our employees, and our community in a continuous dialogue on the future of learning in a global marketplace. We encourage you to share our enthusiasm for the future by exploring our strategy to Make Change Happen.
School Highlights
Gateway Community and Technical College serves 4,763 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 22%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 4,763 students
In-state tuition: $3,704
Out-state tuition: $12,536
Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
Minority enrollment: 17%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 272 teachers has grown by 54% over five years.
The student population of Gateway Community and Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
The Gateway Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.30 is less than the state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,763 students
3,458 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
1,271 students
1,264 students
# Part-Time Students
3,492 students
2,194 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
5%
9%
% White
83%
78%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.38
College Completion Rate
37%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,100
$29,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,704 is more than the state average of $3,629. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,536 is more than the state average of $12,449. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,704
$3,629
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,536
$12,449
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
98%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,719
$12,168
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
87%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 4,763 students
In-state tuition: $3,704
Out-state tuition: $12,536
Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
Minority enrollment: 17%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
