GateWay Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,438 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 595 51.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 55.03%
- First-Generation Students: 56.6%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 62.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 830
GateWay Community College-Central City: what the data shows
Common questions about GateWay Community College-Central City, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is GateWay Community College-Central City?
GateWay Community College-Central City is located in Phoenix, AZ (ZIP 85034-4101).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is GateWay Community College-Central City public or private?
GateWay Community College-Central City is a Public institution.
How much does GateWay Community College-Central City cost?
Average net price after aid: $14,438.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,572 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,792 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,682 |
How big is GateWay Community College-Central City?
Total enrollment: 595 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 830 students.
About 52% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at GateWay Community College-Central City?
150%-time completion rate: 55.03%.
First-year retention: 81.9%.
What do graduates of GateWay Community College-Central City earn?
Median earnings: $42,262 six years after entry; $46,147 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,750.
23.22% of students receive Pell grants.
What is GateWay Community College-Central City known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (112 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (95 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (34 completions)
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (33 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (32 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (30 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (29 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (28 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (13 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is GateWay Community College-Central City a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 55.03%; median earnings $46,147 at 10 years; net price $14,438. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at GateWay Community College-Central City was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,438
2024 Value
In 2024 GateWay Community College-Central City had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,438.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$57,752 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,438 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for GateWay Community College-Central City.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
5.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for GateWay Community College-Central City.
Return on Investment
$6,750 Median Student Debt
$46,147 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
14.63% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
699.05% Return on Investment
1.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for GateWay Community College-Central City.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 112 completions
2. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 95 completions
3. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 34 completions
4. Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician: 33 completions
5. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 32 completions
6. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 30 completions
7. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 29 completions
8. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 28 completions
9. Welding Technology/Welder: 13 completions
Most popular programs at GateWay Community College-Central City.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for GateWay Community College-Central City graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for GateWay Community College-Central City from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,765
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
GateWay Community College-Central City is a public institution located in Phoenix, AZ. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Enrollment is approximately 595 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (46.7%), White (28.6%), Black or African American (7.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 55.03%. Approximately 23.22% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Phoenix, AZ 85034-4101
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
GateWay Community College-Central City provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
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 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.
Is GateWay Community College-Central City religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for GateWay Community College-Central City in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
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- Arizona colleges by ROI
- Arizona trade schools profile
- Phoenix, Arizona city profile
- Southwest regional profile
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
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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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.