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GateWay Community College is an urban campus, located in Phoenix, Arizona near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. It was established in 1968. GateWay is one of ten nationally accredited colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District. The Maricopa Skill Center is a division of GateWay. The college enrolls over 16,000 students annually. GateWay offers a wide variety of programs and degrees in several areas of study.
The school mascot is the Gecko, and the school motto is, "Learn more, live better." GateWay is a member of the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference. The athletes of the college participate in various sports which include cross country, golf, soccer, softball, baseball and tennis.
Phoenix, AZ is home to GateWay Community College. Phoenix is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at GateWay Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in art studies, nursing and emergency medicine, and construction trades.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
GateWay Community College has 6,874 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of GateWay Community College, an institution of higher education, is to provide effective, accessible, and responsive educational services in a multicultural environment, resulting in student success and customer satisfaction. Consistent with this mission, GateWay Community College is committed to the following purposes:
* General Education
Enabling individuals to acquire a foundation of knowledge for achieving personal, academic and civic goals.
* Career Education
Offering degrees, certificates, and courses for employment, retraining, upgrading of skills, and career enhancement.
* Transfer Courses
Offering courses that transfer to colleges and universities.
* Academic Preparedness
Enabling students to acquire the skills necessary for success in higher education.
* Student and Instructional Support Services
Assisting students in achieving their personal, educational, and career goals.
* Community Service
Offering opportunity for service and volunteerism in the community.
* Economic Development and Educational Partnerships
Providing courses and programs specifically designed to meet the needs of business, industry, government, and community agencies.
* Global Awareness
Promoting understanding in a multicultural world."
More complete details are provided below.
GateWay Community College Phoenix
108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
General Phone: (602) 392-5000
http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 601 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant, surgical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 209 | radiographer, sonography and ultrasound tech, nuclear medical tech, health diagnostic professions, surgical tech, radiation therapist, electroencephalographic tech, cardiovascular tech, ... |
| Mechanics and Repair | 187 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Medical Administration | 127 | health and medical administrative, health unit coordinator, medical transcription, medical secretary |
| Liberal Arts | 72 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 70 | physical therapist assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 41 | manufacturing tech, water quality and recycling tech, occupational safety tech, electromechanical tech, HVAC tech, aerospace engineering tech, industrial tech |
| Construction Trades | 38 | electrician, building inspection and management, lineworker, pipefitting, construction trades, painter, masonry, carpentry, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 34 | computer networking, computer services management, systems analyst, computer support, computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 33 | art studies |
| Business and Management | 23 | accounting technology, accounting and computer science, business, business management, organizational behavior, marketing, business administration, operations management, ... |
| Production Trades | 21 | sheet metal tech |
| Law | 8 | court reporting |
| Office and Administration | 4 | office data entry, administrative assistant, office management |
| Science | 2 | physical sciences, natural sciences |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 0 | personal and culinary services |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | elementary school teaching, computer teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for GateWay Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 600 | 39 |
| Associate's degree | 520 | 42 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 303 | 33 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 47 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, GateWay Community College had a total enrollment of 6,874 students (3,677 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 84% |
| (International Students) | 12% |
| California | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Phoenix, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-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 Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 830300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 35 | $77,585 | 68 | $75,026 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $77,585 | 68 | $75,026 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Computer Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
Lineworker
Mason/Masonry
Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Personal and Culinary Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Computer Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
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
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
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
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets GateWay Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (army, air force)
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