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GateWay Community College

Phoenix, AZ·Public·4,538 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 4,538 students.

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4,538
Students
$13,339
Net Price
29%
Grad Rate
$39,000
Earnings
10 yr
$6,750
Debt

About This School

GateWay Community College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona with approximately 4,538 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,339 per year. The graduation rate is 29%, 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.

Founded
1968
Setting
Large city
Avg Faculty Salary
$9,489

Popular Programs

Health Professions48%
Computer Science8%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Business & Marketing4%
Psychology0%
Social Sciences0%
Engineering0%
Biological Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,358
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,958
Avg Net Price
$13,339
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$12,325
$30–48k$12,007
$48–75k$15,243
$75–110k$16,930
$110k+$19,314

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants28%
Median debt at graduation$6,750

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
29%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,750
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$38,000
Female graduates$35,800

Gap: 6% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$36,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White24%
Black11%
Hispanic/Latino52%
Asian3%
Two or more races6%
American Indian/Alaska Native2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,538 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

GateWay Community College

108 N. 40th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85034

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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