GateWay Community College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 3,473 students.
About This School
GateWay Community College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona with approximately 3,473 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,871 per year. The graduation rate is 20%, and the typical graduate earns $39,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
GateWay Community College is a community college in Phoenix, Arizona. Established in 1968, GateWay is one of ten regionally accredited colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District. The Maricopa Skill Center was rebranded as the Trade and Technical Training Division of GateWay in 2016, offering many of the same programs, just under a new division name within GateWay Community College.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low median debt of $4,500 at graduation is a genuine advantage, and the affordable net price makes this a financially sensible option for students who complete a degree. However, the 20% graduation rate is a serious concern — only 1 in 5 students finishes, which means most people who start here don't cross the finish line, and that's worth understanding before enrolling. Worth considering if you have a clear, specific program goal and a solid plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open about the completion challenge.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,473 undergraduates).
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