A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at GateWay Community College are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 65% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
GateWay Community College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
35%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
37%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
4%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 83% more female students than male students enrolled at GateWay Community College with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, GateWay Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,663
|
| Women |
3,036
|
GateWay Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Arizona, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
56% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 55.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 73.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=105145 IPEDS survey data for GateWay Community College.