Eastern Gateway Community College
Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) is located in Steubenville, Ohio. EGCC was established in 1968 and has had a number of different name changes throughout the decades. It serves more than 4500 students currently and is an open admissions college. EGCC has a large number of associate’s degree programs in many areas of study and also quite a few certificate programs available at this school. This school has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
EGCC nursing program students can follow the practical nursing track to become licensed practical nurses (LPN) or the associate’s degree in nursing track to become registered nurses (RN). There is also an option for current LPNs to receive advanced placement in the RN program. EGCC conducts nursing courses and lab sessions on the campus and there are some online courses in the program too. Clinical experiences are part of the curriculum and will take place off-site at various hospitals and other healthcare agencies in the community. The nursing program at EGCC has been approved by the Ohio State Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students8,526 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate47% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 35 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 15 |
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West Virginia Northern Community College
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Westmoreland County Community College
59 miles away |
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77 miles away |
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Cuyahoga Community College District
94 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1973 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost 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 | $117/credit | |
| In State Students | $117/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $225/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 | $5,265 | $5,265 | $10,125 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,190 | $8,190 | $15,750 |
| BSN | 125 | $14,625 | $14,625 | $28,125 |
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 Eastern Gateway Community 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 | 65% | $4,545 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $429 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 3% | $514 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 35% | $2,512 |
| Federal Student Loans | 37% | $2,304 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$3,192
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,135 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,391 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$3,567 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$6,696 |
| Over $110,000$6,298 |
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Student Population
8,526
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,637
Women
2,889
Men
21%
Full-time
79%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
65% |
|
Black/African American |
19% |
|
Hispanic |
9% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Ohio state board of nursing.
