Florida Gateway College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Florida Gateway, the 97.4% acceptance rate means admission is likely within reach for many applicants, so your strategy should focus on fit, cost, and readiness. Since testing is optional, submit an SAT or ACT score only if it clearly strengthens your application or adds useful academic context.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Florida Gateway College facts and stats
Florida Gateway College enrolls 2,921 undergraduate students. Florida Gateway is located in a small-town setting. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.
Lake City, FL

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Key Florida Gateway College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 6
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
May 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to Florida Gateway, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so you have the summer before senior year for a retake. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 6, fall senior-year tests will not arrive in time, making summer your last practical retake window.
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What you'll actually pay
Florida Gateway is a public college with in-state tuition of $2,754 and out-of-state tuition of $11,014. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the May 15 priority deadline.

Florida Gateway’s out-of-state tuition is $11,014, while in-state tuition is $2,754. Room and board is listed at $6,700, so total costs can vary significantly depending on where a student lives and whether they qualify for need-based aid. Students should review financial aid options carefully to estimate their actual out-of-pocket cost.
Student life at Florida Gateway College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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