GateWay Community College

Founded in 1968, GateWay Community College is one of ten Maricopa Community Colleges. It is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The college offers a wide range of practical education programs, including workforce training in several occupational fields. GateWay’s campus is home to the Maricopa Skill Center and the Alternative Fuels Training Consortium training center.

GateWay’s athletic teams participate in a wide variety of sports, including cross country, softball, golf, baseball and tennis. Its official mascot is the Gecko.

Campus Location

108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
USA
Main Tel: (602) 392-5000
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, therapy and counseling, nursing and emergency medicine, art studies, and construction trades.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Large number of students.
High faculty salary.
High male/female ratio.
Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Library on-campus
Study abroad option
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available
ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
< 1 year certificate	600	39
Associate	520	42
1-2 year certificate	303	33
2-4 year degree	47	5

Students

Student enrollment was 6,874 in 2007-2008 (3,677 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 12% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 88% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 1,734
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 6,894
Books and supplies	$ 1,120

Financial Aid: GateWay Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to GateWay Community College:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	Waubonsee Community College	Sugar Grove, IL	8,731
2	Crafton Hills College	Yucaipa, CA	5,382
3	Triton College	River Grove, IL	15,658
4	Cuesta College	San Luis Obispo, CA	10,920
5	South Suburban College	South Holland, IL	6,260
6	Elgin Community College	Elgin, IL	9,613
7	Minneapolis Community and Technical College	Minneapolis, MN	9,188
8	College of the Desert	Palm Desert, CA	8,597
9	Scottsdale Community College	Scottsdale, AZ	10,371
10	Milwaukee Area Technical College	Milwaukee, WI	17,193

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (33 awarded)

Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (23 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Computer Science
Business Administration and Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Business/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing/Marketing Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (34 awarded)

Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (38 awarded)

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades
Electrician
Lineworker
Mason/Masonry
Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (0 awarded)

Personal and Culinary Services

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded)

Computer Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (41 awarded)

Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

LAW (8 awarded)

Court Reporting/Court Reporter

LIBERAL ARTS (72 awarded)

General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (187 awarded)

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (127 awarded)

Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (209 awarded)

Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (601 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (21 awarded)

Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking

SCIENCE (2 awarded)

Natural Sciences
Physical Sciences

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (70 awarded)

Physical Therapist Assistant