GateWay Community College

108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034

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%.
GateWay Community College is one of 24 community colleges within Maricopa County, AZ.
The nearest community college to GateWay Community College is The Refrigeration School (0.3 miles away).

Top Placements

GateWay Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:

The teacher population of 216 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student population of GateWay Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The GateWay Community College diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	5,950 students	6,476 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	28:1	39:1

# Full-Time Students	1,365 students	1,336 students

# Part-Time Students	4,585 students	5,140 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	5%	4%

% Asian	4%	3%

% Hispanic	26%	27%

% Black	7%	6%

% White	51%	52%

% Two or more races	1%	2%

% Non Resident races	1%	1%

% Unknown races	5%	5%

Diversity Score	0.66	0.65

College Completion Rate	17%	18%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$34,500	$31,100

The public in-state tuition of $2,046 is more than the state average of $1,830. The in-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,830 is more than the state average of $7,111. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$2,046	$1,830

Out-State Tuition Fees	$7,830	$7,111

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	81%	81%

Median Debt for Graduates	$7,283	$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,040	$5,022

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to GateWay Community College is The Refrigeration School (0.3 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Arizona public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,830 per year for in-state students and $7,111 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,559 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Arizona community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is equal to the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Arizona is Brookline College-Tempe. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.