Gateway Community College
- Gateway Community College offers high-quality instruction and comprehensive services in an environment conducive to learning. We respond to the changing academic, occupational, technological, and cultural needs of a diverse population.
School Highlights
Gateway Community College serves 6,864 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 6,864 students
- In-state tuition: $4,460
- Out-state tuition: $13,300
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 63%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Gateway Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 391 teachers has grown by 91% over five years.
Gateway Community College
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
391 staff
154 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Gateway Community College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Gateway Community College diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,864 students
2,288 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,915 students
712 students
# Part-Time Students
4,949 students
1,576 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
90 students
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
28%
26%
% Black
25%
17%
% White
37%
45%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
College Completion Rate
11%
15%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,000
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,460 is less than the state average of $5,329. The in-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,300 is less than the state average of $15,711. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,460
$5,329
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,300
$15,711
Tuition Notes
Per Year
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
75%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,375
$7,350
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,666
Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
SAT Reading
n/a
500
SAT Math
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
23
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Basketball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Gateway Community College is located in beautiful downtown New Haven with a satelite campus containing the Automotive division in North Haven. The college offers over 70 academic programs or program options that lead to either associate in arts, associate in science, or associate in applied science degrees, or certificates. Courses are offered at convenient times for both full-time and part-time study during the day, evenings and Saturday mornings. The Gateway faculty ranks among the finest educators in Connecticut.The community also benefits from numerous continuing education, credit-free offerings. Gateway Community College is licensed and accredited by the Board of Regents for Higher Education in Connecticut. The college also is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. The Gateway Community College service area includes the following: Bethany, Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, West Haven and Woodbridge.The Center for Educational Services (CES) provides academic support services for students. The CES provides a wide range of self-paced, graded curriculum materials, tutorial assistance and related services to help students become better skilled in selected areas. Video and computer assisted tutorials are especially useful for review and practice of basic skills, math, English and the sciences.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Gateway Community College is St Vincent's College (15.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
St Vincent's College
Private, non-profit
2800 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-5235
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-5235
15.9 miles
| 751 students
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Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-5000
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-5000
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| 4,836 students
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Waterbury, CT 06702
(860) 486-2000
Waterbury, CT 06702
(860) 486-2000
18.3 miles
| 806 students
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Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-8000
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-8000
18.6 miles
| 6,055 students
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Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 343-5701
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(860) 343-5701
23.0 miles
| 2,424 students
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