- 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 5,320 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 28%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 5,320 students
- In-state tuition: $3,704
- Out-state tuition: $12,536
- Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
- Minority enrollment: 22%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 132 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
Gateway Community and Technical College
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
132 staff
82 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Gateway Community and Technical College has grown by 23% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Gateway Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.38 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 49% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,320 students
2,618 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
1,441 students
1,128 students
# Part-Time Students
3,879 students
2,146 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
5,320 students
2,618 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,441 students
1,102 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,879 students
2,146 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
8%
10%
% White
78%
72%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
43%
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 18% 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 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,704
$3,629
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,536
$12,449
Tuition Notes
Free Tuition Eligible
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
98%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,438
$5,953
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Gateway Community and Technical College cost?
Gateway Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,704 for In-State students and $12,536 for Out-State students.
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