Garden City Community College
Public certificate school in Garden City, KS that costs an average of $5,768 a year after financial aid and graduates 51% of full-time students.
PublicTown (remote)1,474 undergraduates
Cost of Garden City Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,880 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,840 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $4,560 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $7,200 |
| Books and supplies | $420 |
| Average net price after aid | $5,768 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $5,812 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $3,723 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $7,232 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $1,660 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Garden City Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 51% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 67% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $38,713 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $44,492 |
| Rank in Kansas (earnings) | 15th of 32 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $6,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $74 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 32% |
| Students with federal loans | 11% |
Majors and programs at Garden City Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (16)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 32 | $22,148 | — |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 73 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 58 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 26 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Carpenters | 41 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 13 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 14 | — | — |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | 59 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Marketing | 17 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 379 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 69 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Mechanization | 33 | $60,547 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 572 | $31,347 | $6,986 |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 8 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 4 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 9 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 3 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 3 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Marketing | 10 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 2 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 34 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Kansas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley County Community College | Arkansas City | $8,364 | — | $40,384 |
| Highland Community College | Highland | $11,434 | — | $47,343 |
| Seward County Community College | Liberal | $8,584 | — | $44,985 |
| Dodge City Community College | Dodge City | $6,382 | — | $47,052 |
| Barton County Community College | Great Bend | $10,725 | — | $46,969 |
| Neosho County Community College | Chanute | $9,067 | — | $45,904 |
| Coffeyville Community College | Coffeyville | $8,624 | — | $43,364 |
| Colby Community College | Colby | $10,629 | — | $45,492 |
About Garden City Community College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Garden City, KS |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 1,474 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | gcccks.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Garden City Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,880 a year (tuition and fees: $3,840 in-state, $4,560 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,768 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,812.
How much do Garden City Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $44,492 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 15th of 32 similar colleges in Kansas.
What is Garden City Community College's graduation rate?
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.