LAKE CITY, Fla. – Enrollment is up 16 percent in Spring 2025 at Florida Gateway College over the same term last year. Since rebounding from the worldwide enrollment slump caused by the COVID pandemic, FGC has continued its upward trend in both credit hours taken and student headcount.
“We've been steadily increasing over the past two years, and it's exciting to experience the highest enrollment growth since the pandemic,” said Kacey Mimbs, FGC Dean of Enrollment and Marketing. “We're competing for parking spots again, and it feels good.
“We've grown across the board, from dual enrollment to traditional students, and across all programs — from Career and Technical programs to the Associate in Arts. This reflects the hard work of faculty, staff, and administration in building partnerships, developing new programs, leveraging grants, and providing the training and experiences that prepare students for future success.
“Our enrollment and student affairs teams have played a key role in reaching new students and supporting them through their journey. Funding from our generous donors and our Board of Trustees' commitment to maintaining the same tuition rate since 2012 also keeps FGC an accessible option for students.”
By continuing to expand the broad array of programs offered while keeping costs low, FGC has made deciding to pursue an education easier and more attainable than ever. The addition of new programs, including an AS in Cybersecurity and a BS in Business Administration as well as expanded career and technical training offerings means that no matter a student’s career goals, FGC has a plan that is right for them.
Continued innovation and expansion of educational offerings will be crucial in the coming years as colleges and universities around the world anticipate a decrease in the population of traditional college-age students and a resulting decline in enrollment.
New and upgraded facilities, including the brand-new Quinn & Keith Leibfried STEM Building, expanded Public Service training facilities at the college’s Olustee center, and soon-to-be-complete upgrades and expansions of welding and HVAC areas among others, give FGC students exciting opportunities to build the future that fits them. The STEM II project on the college’s main campus, the Grace & Al Harder Center for Innovation, will soon be underway, proving that FGC is not slowing down in its mission to provide the highest standard of educational resources.