Gateway Community College
School Notes Overview:
One of the ten nationally accredited Maricopa County Community Colleges, GateWay Community College is a fully accredited, comprehensive institution emphasizing both academic and occupational programs....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Maricopa County, AZ | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,008 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 6,663 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 7,671 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 73% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 46% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,621 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 1% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $500 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 20% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $866 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 29% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,505 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- A complete college experience must involve not only the development of academic skills, but also the development of personal and interpersonal competencies. GateWay provides a vast array of resources and activities for all types and levels of students.
- The staff and faculty of GWCC are dedicated to providing you with a practical, comprehensive education that will give you the tools and knowledge to attain a competitive edge in your chosen career or in furthering your educational aspirations.
- The Maricopa Skill Center has had 40 successful years since its founding in 1962 providing businesses with entry-level employees who can do the job they were hired to do and to understand and practice effective work ethics. An estimated 75,000 graduates have started or enhanced their careers at the Skill Center.
- GateWay offers exciting opportunities for students who wish to participate in cultural clubs and organizations that are associated with specific career fields.
- The success of a company is measured by the skill and knowledge level of its employees. We can offer your organization high quality training and state-of-the art technology to increase your company's productivity. Training is offered at your business or on our sites. Training can also be customized to meet your needs.
In the News:
- Jill Biden stops by GateWay college (The Arizona Republic)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:16:06 am
Jill Biden, the vice president's wife, toured GateWay Community College on Monday to highlight the importance of community colleges in training students to join the workforce. - Phoenix kids take up-close look at pond water (The Arizona Republic)
posted on October 16, 2009 at 10:14:14 pm
Phoenix students test Steele Indian School Park lake as part of World Water Monitoring Day - State predicts further job losses in 2010 (East Valley Tribune)
posted on October 1, 2009 at 06:17:13 pm
Arizona will continue to lose jobs for probably another year, the state Department of Commerce predicted Thursday. - 2009 graduates give it the ol' college try (Arizona Range News)
posted on August 21, 2009 at 06:06:54 pm
Alesha Jones leads an impressive list of recent Willcox graduates who will compete this year on the college level. Jones will attempt to play basketball at a higher level when she attends Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher on a full-ride scholarship. She'll also major in Dental Hygiene. - CAWA awards scholarships to aftermarket students (Aftermarket Business)
posted on August 20, 2009 at 04:17:27 am
The California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers' Association has awarded nine scholarships to students for 2009 and released deadline information for the 2010 scholarship process.
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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
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