Head Coach
Charles Ruise
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Florida Gateway College Basketball
You need to be ready to compete immediately. Florida Gateway College in the North Florida Athletic Conference doesn't recruit projects, it recruits players who understand the urgency of their moment. Head coach Charles Ruise demands technical precision, basketball IQ, and the physicality to execute in a competitive NJCAA environment. This is junior college basketball. Transfers move quickly. Scholarships fill fast. The players who thrive here arrive knowing their role and committed to earning minutes from day one. Gateway focuses on fundamentals. Ball movement. Defensive intensity. Rim protection. Ruise builds rosters around players who take ownership of their development and push teammates daily. You'll compete against strong conference opponents who are equally hungry for wins and NCAA Division I attention. The program values consistency, showing up the same way in practice, in games, under pressure. If you're a post-grad or junior college prospect looking to prove yourself, this is your stage. NJCAA basketball serves a real purpose: it's where players solidify their craft and demonstrate they belong at the next level. Florida Gateway provides that platform. But you have to bring the work ethic and the discipline. This program moves fast. Ruise builds with intentional players. If you're ready to compete now, not eventually, Gateway is worth your serious consideration. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$4,420/yr
Grad rate
48%
Enrollment
2,301
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $4,420 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $3,043 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $3,240 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $3,754 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $7,104 / year
- $110,001+
- $12,972 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,301
- Average net price
- $4,420 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $3,100 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $11,747 / year
- Graduation rate
- 48%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
North Florida Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Daytona State College
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Location Daytona Beach, FL | Enrollment 10,176 | Avg. net price $4,419 |
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Florida Gateway College
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Location Lake City, FL | Enrollment 2,301 | Avg. net price $4,420 |
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Florida State College at Jacksonville
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Location Jacksonville, FL | Enrollment 19,648 | Avg. net price $8,717 |
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Santa Fe College
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Location Starke, FL | Enrollment 11,122 | Avg. net price $11,289 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Florida Gateway College JUCO?
Yes, Florida Gateway College is a JUCO program in the North Florida Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Florida Gateway College men's basketball.
What conference is Florida Gateway College in?
Florida Gateway College competes in the North Florida Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Florida Gateway College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $4,420 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Florida Gateway College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,301 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Florida Gateway College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Build the Profile Florida Gateway College Coaches Want to See
Coaches at JUCO programs aren't just looking for talent. They're looking for the right film, academic eligibility, and competitive résumé. FCP gives you all three, structured around the evaluation standards that programs like Florida Gateway College use every recruiting cycle.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.