About Core Gateway College
A government-recognized private Higher Education Institution committed to academic excellence, leadership, and service since 1948.
Providing Quality Education for Over 75 Years
Formerly known as The Colleges of the Republic, Core Gateway College, Inc. (CGCI) was established on April 29, 1948, by visionary educator Dr. Anacleto E. Agaton. Founded during the post-liberation period following World War II, the institution was created to meet the critical need for accessible, high-quality college education in San Jose City and surrounding communities.
Today, CGCI has grown into a comprehensive academic center offering programs spanning Senior High School, Undergraduate Degrees, and Graduate Studies—preparing competent and morally upright leaders ready to serve society.
Our Vision
Core Gateway College, Inc. envisions itself as a premier institution of higher learning committed to producing competent, morally upright, and globally competitive graduates who contribute meaningfully to the development of society.
Our Mission
CGCI is committed to providing quality and relevant education that develops the intellectual, moral, social, and professional competencies of its students to prepare them for service and leadership in a dynamic global community.
Our Core Values
Academic Departments
School of Graduate Studies
Offers advanced degrees including Doctor of Education, Master of Arts in Education (Majors in Educational Management, English, Filipino, Mathematics), Master of Arts in Public Administration (MAPA), and Master in Guidance and Counseling (MGC).
Computer Science, Arts & Business (COSSTECH)
Offers Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS), Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA with majors in Financial, HR, and Marketing Management), and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BAPS).
Senior High School Department
Equipped with academic electives under Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Arts & Social Sciences, and Business & Entrepreneurship.
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