Garden City Community College
About Garden City Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Garden City Community College teaches in the cattle country of southwest Kansas and keeps dormitories. Nursing and agricultural mechanization are among its largest programs.
Founded
1919
Location
Garden City, Kansas
Students
1,474
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
49.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,690
Out-of-state: $4,320
Avg Net Price
$8,244
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,704
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
49.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
67.4%
Transfer Out
23%
Teaching Quality
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$8.9K
Class Size
Medium
49.9% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,690
In-State
$4,320
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$6,800
Books & Supplies
$420
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,071
After Financial Aid
$8,244
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,672
Receive Grants
29.4%
Take Loans
10.7%
The total cost of attendance runs about $15,071/yr, including $6,800 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $8,244.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Garden City Community College fund their education.
While in School
29.4%
Get Grants
Free money
10.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$32,220
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$6,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$69/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $6,500, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Garden City Community College.
Gender
55.3%
Female
45%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,474
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48.3%
First-Gen
21 yrs
Avg Age
12.4%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 55% of the student body. 48.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 7.5% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Remote
Campus Quick Facts
1,474
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Garden City Community College fields 11 varsity teams with 356 student athletes, about 24% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
11
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
356
24% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
69% / 31%
244
Men
112
Women
9
Men's Teams
9
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Garden City Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,704
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$26K
285 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$62K
18 grads
1yr Earnings
Agricultural Mechanization
—
17 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
—
9 grads
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
—
5 grads
Agricultural Production Operations
—
4 grads
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $42K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.