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Eastern Gateway Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Student to faculty ratio 41 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Steubenville, Ohio, EGCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Eastern Gateway Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Eastern Gateway Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at EGCC is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 64% at EGCC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,410

Cost of attendance at Eastern Gateway Community College in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,022

Cost of attendance at Eastern Gateway Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Eastern Gateway Community College received on average $8,027 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,027
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 689 36% $4,984 $3,433,837
Other Federal Grant 694 36% $5,173 $3,589,887
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,760 91% $6,594 $11,605,974
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,893 98% $8,027 $15,195,861

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Eastern Gateway Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Eastern Gateway Community College students is 32.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 24.0%.

32.0%

  • asian 30.0% 3 students
  • African American 24.0% 24 students
  • white 35.7% 155 students
  • unknown 75.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 25.5% 25 students
  • Mixed Race 29.3% 12 students

Service Offerings

Eastern Gateway Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Eastern Gateway Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)