by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for GateWay Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at GateWay Community College amounted to $2,358 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $8,958. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees added up to $30 in-state and $30 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,328 | $8,928 |
| Fees | $30 | $30 |
| Total | $2,358 | $8,958 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would GateWay Community College cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how GateWay Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AZ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, GateWay Community College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the GateWay Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at GateWay Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,040 | $7,824 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,040 | $7,824 |
| One Year Ago | $2,328 | $8,928 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,328 | $8,928 |
The chart here shows how tuition at GateWay Community College has trended over the reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.64%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $2,467. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 4.69%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $9,377.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $2,467 | $9,377 |
| In 2 Years | $2,581 | $9,816 |
| In 3 Years | $2,700 | $10,275 |
| In 4 Years | $2,825 | $10,756 |
| In 5 Years | $2,956 | $11,259 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $40,224, versus roughly $10,573 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at GateWay Community College, visit the GateWay Community College Financial Aid page.
