Gateway Community and Technical College
Gateway Community and Technical College (GCTC) is located in Florence, Kentucky. This public two-year community college was established back in 2002. GCTC serves around 4,000 students and it offers many academic opportunities for students to pursue. There are more than 200 available associate degrees at this school and many diploma and certificate options as well. There are various career avenues to explore and the school provides credit transfer options for those who wish to move on to a four-year bachelor degree program at a university. The GCTC nursing program is a crucial aspect of this college. The associate degree nursing program at GCTC is very sought after and it provides students with a great education. Students can enjoy smaller class sizes than normal at this school and this leads to more individual attention. GCTC also has state of the art simulation labs and active learning classrooms that are designed to engage the minds of nursing students.
Students attending the ADN program can earn their BSN at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) via the spcial RN to BSN program. The college has a credit transfer arrangement with the university. On the other hand students with LPN license can join the ADN program through the LPN to RN advance placement option.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students4,201 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate68% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 12 |
| Certificate | 19 | 178 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 100 miles radius of Gateway Community and Technical College
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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
14 miles away |
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Maysville Community and Technical College
50 miles away |
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Southern State Community College
58 miles away |
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Sinclair Community College
60 miles away |
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Lincoln College of Technology - Dayton
60 miles away |
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Bluegrass Community and Technical College
65 miles away |
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Jefferson Community and Technical College
78 miles away |
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Clark State Community College
78 miles away |
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Edison State Community College
86 miles away |
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Ivy Tech Community College
100 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/2008 - 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 | $162/credit | |
| In State Students | $162/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $567/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 | $7,290 | $7,290 | $25,515 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,340 | $11,340 | $39,690 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,250 | $20,250 | $70,875 |
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, 93% of Gateway Community and Technical 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 | 54% | $4,194 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $786 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 69% | $1,442 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 13% | $2,172 |
| Federal Student Loans | 28% | $4,753 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,443
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,797 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,698 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,652 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,628 |
| Over $110,000$10,068 |
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Student Population
4,201
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,207
Women
1,994
Men
31%
Full-time
69%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
85% |
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Black/African American |
7% |
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Hispanic |
4% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kentucky state board of nursing.
