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 4,089 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is same as the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 4,089 students
In-state tuition: $3,704
Out-state tuition: $12,536
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Gateway Community and Technical College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Gateway Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,089 students
2,968 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
1,026 students
1,000 students
# Part-Time Students
3,063 students
1,968 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
253 students
266 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,026 students
978 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
55 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,063 students
1,968 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
5%
5%
% White
4%
4%
% Hawaiian
82%
77%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.40
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5641%
0.4329%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3333%
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 14% 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 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,704
$3,629
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,536
$12,449
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,438
$5,953
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 4,089 students
In-state tuition: $3,704
Out-state tuition: $12,536
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Kentucky public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,629 per year for in-state students and $12,449 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,988 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
