GateWay Community College

108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034

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 5,081 students (23% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.

Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 57%.

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

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

	GateWay Community College	(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional	Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	216 staff	140 staff

The student population of GateWay Community College has declined by 14% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five years.

The GateWay Community College diversity score of 0.70 is equal to the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.

Total Enrollment	5,081 students	5,342 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	24:1	34:1

# Full-Time Students	1,156 students	1,285 students

# Part-Time Students	3,925 students	4,057 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	4%	4%

% Asian	4%	3%

% Hispanic	44%	32%

% Black	11%	6%

% White	30%	43%

% Two or more races	2%	3%

% Non Resident races	2%	3%

% Unknown races	3%	6%

Diversity Score	0.70	0.70

College Completion Rate	16%	22%

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

The public in-state tuition of $2,046 is more than the state average of $1,835. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $7,830 is more than the state average of $7,133. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$2,046	$1,835

Out-State Tuition Fees	$7,830	$7,133

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	74%	75%

Median Debt for Graduates	$8,000	$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$4,750	$4,750

Source: 2019 (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 Refrigeration School Inc (0.3 miles away).