GateWay Community College-Central City
Phoenix, AZ 85034-4101
About GateWay Community College-Central City
GateWay Community College-Central City is a public community college in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling about 595 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 55.03% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (46.7%) and White (28.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,147.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at GateWay Community College-Central City is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 699% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| GateWay Community College-Central City | — | $14,438 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Arizona (state median) | $8,774 | $12,055 | 54 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is GateWay Community College-Central City really?
Evidence: average net price at GateWay Community College-Central City versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at GateWay Community College-Central City is $14,438.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $14,438 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $2,383 above the Arizona median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $5,615 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
GateWay Community College-Central City: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for GateWay Community College-Central City—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$14,438
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $14,572 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,792 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,682 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What GateWay Community College-Central City is known for
Top program completions
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)112
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist95
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist34
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician33
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant32
See earnings & programs for more.
Is GateWay Community College-Central City a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
GateWay Community College-Central City is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for GateWay Community College-Central City.
Campus
Location
Phoenix, AZ
City / state
- ZIP
- 85034-4101
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 28% below the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southwest
Size
Enrollment
595
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 830
- Full-time share
- 52%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$6,750
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 23.22%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for GateWay Community College-Central City.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at GateWay Community College-Central City was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for GateWay Community College-Central City in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $12,497 |
| 2014 | — | — | $11,987 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,428 |
| 2016 | — | — | $11,896 |
| 2017 | — | — | $12,815 |
| 2018 | — | — | $12,861 |
| 2019 | — | — | $2,509 |
| 2020 | — | — | $818 |
| 2021 | — | — | $2,483 |
| 2022 | — | — | $11,364 |
| 2023 | — | — | $4,239 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
GateWay Community College-Central City reported total enrollment of about 595 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (46.7%), White (28.6%), and Black or African American (7.9%). About 23.22% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
51.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at GateWay Community College-Central City in 2024 is 595 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 830 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
81.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
34.39% 100% Completion Time
55.03% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.39% of students graduating from GateWay Community College-Central City completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 62% male / 38% female
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 29% male / 71% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 6% male / 94% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
GateWay Community College-Central City graduates earn a median of $46,147 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of GateWay Community College-Central City.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $46,147. Median federal loan debt: $6,750. Average net price used in cost models: $14,438.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway GateWay Community College-Central City graduates report median earnings of $46,147 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for GateWay Community College-Central City.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at GateWay Community College-Central City.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for GateWay Community College-Central City graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for GateWay Community College-Central City—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,765
- Arizona median 1.4× the median ($5,643)
- Southwest median 1.4× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
GateWay Community College-Central City at a glance
GateWay Community College-Central City
GateWay Community College-Central City is a public institution in Phoenix, AZ.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino46.7%White or Caucasian28.6%Black or African American7.9%
Schools near GateWay Community College-Central City
Other campuses in Phoenix, AZ when available, plus nearby institutions in Arizona.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Arizona, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is GateWay Community College-Central City located?
GateWay Community College-Central City is located in Phoenix, AZ.
How much does GateWay Community College-Central City cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,438 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains GateWay Community College-Central City's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($14,438), completion (55.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($46,147). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at GateWay Community College-Central City?
GateWay Community College-Central City reports undergraduate enrollment of about 830 students, Hispanic or Latino (46.7%), White (28.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend GateWay Community College-Central City?
About 56.6% of students at GateWay Community College-Central City are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of GateWay Community College-Central City earn?
Median earnings are $42,262 six years after entry and $46,147 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at GateWay Community College-Central City?
The 150%-time completion rate is 55.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do GateWay Community College-Central City students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,750.
Is GateWay Community College-Central City public or private?
GateWay Community College-Central City is a public institution located in Phoenix, AZ.
Is GateWay Community College-Central City an HBCU?
No. GateWay Community College-Central City is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is GateWay Community College-Central City a tribal college?
No. GateWay Community College-Central City is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is GateWay Community College-Central City a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—GateWay Community College-Central City reports 46.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.