GateWay Community College-Central City
GateWay Community College-Central City is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Phoenix, AZ. It offers 27 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at GateWay Community College-Central City is Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $4,715. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist programs ($9,978). The length of the program is 600 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 6 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at GateWay Community College-Central City.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $4,715 | - | 600 Hours | 6 Months | $9,978 |
| 2 | Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | $1,220 | $175 | 180 Hours | 3 Months | $3,862 |
| 3 | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | $1,500 | $100 | 220 Hours | 5 Months | $4,986 |
| 4 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $4,319 | $40 | 700 Hours | 8 Months | $12,154 |
| 5 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $9,982 | $40 | 1,500 Hours | 20 Months | $16,042 |
| 6 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $5,156 | $385 | 830 Hours | 9 Months | $16,239 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 595 students attended GateWay Community College-Central City in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 20 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 47 (full-time) and 6 (part-time).
The graduation rate of GateWay Community College-Central City is 55% and the retention rate is 82% at the school.
| Student Population | 595 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 55% |
| Number of Faculty | 21 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of GateWay Community College-Central City is $4,715
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
36% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,619 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $4,715 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $7,550 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $5,888 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,619 |
Offered Certificate Programs
GateWay Community College-Central City offers 27 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 464 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 5 | 0 | 187 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 18 | 0 | 243 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 4 | 0 | 34 |
| Total | 27 | 0 | 464 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at GateWay Community College-Central City are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 464 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 187 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 243 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 34 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | ✕ | 0 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Building Construction Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 181 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 86 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 95 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 187 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 34 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 30 |
| Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design | ✕ | 4 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 34 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 595 students have enrolled into GateWay Community College-Central City. By gender, 183 male and 412 female students are attending the school.
There are 170 White (28.57%), 47 Black/African American (7.90%), 278 Hispanic (46.72%), 45 Asian (7.56%), and 330 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 595 | 183 | 412 |
| American Indian/Native American | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Asian | 45 | 10 | 35 |
| Black/African American | 47 | 17 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 278 | 84 | 194 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 170 | 58 | 112 |
| Two More | 31 | 4 | 27 |
| Un-Known | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1245 E Buckeye, Phoenix, AZ
- 602-238-4300
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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