About Gateway Community College
Gateway Community College is a public community college in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students in the Phoenix metropolitan area. It is part of the Maricopa Community Colleges system, which operates multiple colleges across the region. The college offers open-access higher education with a focus on affordability, workforce preparation, and transfer pathways.
Gateway Community College offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce-oriented programs across a range of fields. Community colleges in the Maricopa system are known for serving both students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions and those seeking career training. Gateway’s academic offerings are designed to support general education, technical education, and continuing education goals.
- Public community college serving the Phoenix, Arizona area
- Part of Maricopa Community Colleges, a large regional district
- Transfer-oriented pathways for students planning to continue to four-year schools
- Career and technical education alongside general education options
- Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission