GateWay Community College
Tel:
(602) 392-5000
- 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 Highlights
GateWay Community College serves 5,950 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 39:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Top Placements
GateWay Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 216 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| GateWay Community College | (AZ) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 216 staff | 66 staff |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to GateWay Community College is The Refrigeration School (0.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- The Refrigeration SchoolPublic912 students | 0.30 Mi4210 E Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 676-5843 0.30912 - Rio Salado CollegePublic20,215 students | 2.70 Mi2323 W 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 517-8000 2.7020,215 - Fortis College-PhoenixPrivate, for profit290 students | 2.80 Mi555 N 18 St Ste 110
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 254-3099 2.80290 - Brookline College-TempePrivate, for profit418 students | 3.00 Mi1140-1150 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 545-8755 3.00418 - Southwest Institute of Healing ArtsPrivate, for profit986 students | 4.80 Mi1100 East Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 994-9244 4.80986
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