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GateWay Community College-Central City

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 88%
On-time graduation rate 18%

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, GateWay Community College-Central City is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of GateWay Community College-Central City is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

GateWay Community College-Central City is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, GateWay Community College-Central City emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at GateWay Community College-Central City is reported to be 18%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arizona state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 74%.

GateWay Community College-Central City boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 63% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at GateWay Community College-Central City are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Language Interpretation and Translation. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at GateWay Community College-Central City was $2,842. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

GateWay Community College-Central City net price calculator

$2,842

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Arizona and nationwide.

Arizona's average $14,790
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of GateWay Community College-Central City for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $2,842 $762 (37%) $2,422 $2,068 $4,694
2021 $2,080 $713 (26%) $353 $1,658 $1,092
2020 $2,793 $1,479 (113%) $1,945 $2,077 $5,067 $5,067
2019 $1,314 $762 (138%) $394 $2,158 $1,726 $4,224 $4,224
2018 $552 $11,344 (95%) $552
2017 $11,896 $635 (5%) $11,434 $12,307 $12,025
2016 $12,531 $201 (2%) $12,154 $14,871 $13,855 $15,810
2015 $12,330 $1,219 (9%) $12,117 $13,251 $13,089
2014 $13,549 -- $13,524 $13,214 $17,166

How does GateWay Community College-Central City's $2,842 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Arizona colleges, that number is $14,790. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
St Philip's College logo St Philip's College
San Antonio TX
Public $6,334 123% Expensive
Palo Alto College logo Palo Alto College
San Antonio TX
Public $4,951 74% Expensive
Northwest Vista College logo Northwest Vista College
San Antonio TX
Public $6,290 121% Expensive
Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School logo Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School
Tucson AZ
Private $11,566 307% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by GateWay Community College-Central City during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 65 of freshman students at GateWay Community College-Central City received on average $3,366 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,366
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 94 53% $3,440 $323,323
Other Federal Grant 114 65% $3,366 $383,738
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 114 65% $3,366 $383,738

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 20% of freshman students at GateWay Community College-Central City received $2,901 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,901
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 36 20% $2,901 $104,452
Private Loans 2 1% $4,750 $9,500
Total Loans 38 22% $2,999 $113,952

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$2,297
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at GateWay Community College-Central City sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 187

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Undergraduate Certificate 72 students

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Undergraduate Certificate 30 students

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Undergraduate Certificate 29 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

No graduate

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 119

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 78 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 24 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Foreign Languages and Literatures

Total number of students graduated under this category 53

Language Interpretation and Translation

Undergraduate Certificate 53 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 40

Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist

Undergraduate Certificate 21 students

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

No graduate

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 34

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 24 students

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 5

Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 4

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Building Construction Technology/Technician

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 200 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 36 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 173 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

86.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 200 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 27 students dropped out of the school.

13.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at GateWay Community College-Central City is greatly skewed towards women students, with 65.4% of undergraduate students being women and 34.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 661, with 432 women and 229 men.

  • men 34.6% 229 students
  • women 65.4% 432 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 17% 114 students
  • 18-19 17% 111 students
  • 20-21 16% 105 students
  • 25-29 13% 87 students
  • 30-34 9% 58 students
  • 40-49 8% 50 students
  • 35-39 7% 45 students
  • 50-64 5% 30 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at GateWay Community College-Central City in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
Arizona 132 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

GateWay Community College-Central City provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

GateWay Community College-Central City offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training