Florida Gateway College
Florida Gateway College (FGC) is located in Lake City, Florida. This school was once known as Lake City Community College but is now functioning as a full state college. Students at this school will be able to earn various different associate degrees, bachelor degrees, and certificates. It has a wide array of different courses for students to pick from and has been providing exceptional academic opportunities to the community for years. This school was originally established in 1947 and has undergone many changes. It currently serves 7,000 students each year.
FGC has a nursing program that has proven to be very effective at producing great professionals. The registered nursing program allows students to earn an associate in science degree in nursing (ADN), LPN or a BSN. Once the course has been completed, students will be fully prepared to take the NCLEX licensure examination. The programs are approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing and the RN programs accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Nursing students will be able to focus on gaining all of the right skills to find a successful career. The FGC nursing programs have good success rates and many nursing students go on to have incredibly lucrative careers.
- The ADN program has two tracks; one traditional and one fast-tracked
- The RN-to-BSN program is offered online
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students3,292 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 24 | 80 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 33 |
| Certificate | 2 | 12 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1966 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1994 - Current |
|
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $103/credit | |
| In State Students | $103/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $392/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $4,635 | $4,635 | $17,640 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,210 | $7,210 | $27,440 |
| BSN | 125 | $12,875 | $12,875 | $49,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 78% of Florida Gateway College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 44% | $4,714 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $547 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 29% | $1,587 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 29% | $981 |
| Federal Student Loans | 10% | $4,480 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $3,896 |
$4,942
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,976 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,186 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,251 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,012 |
| Over $110,000$9,312 |
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Student Population
3,292
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,118
Women
1,174
Men
30%
Full-time
70%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
77% |
|
Black/African American |
13% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.
