Garden City Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Garden City Community College is a public community college in Garden City, Kansas, enrolling about 1,474 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,244 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,690. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (48.4%) and White (26.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,690
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,244 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,474 73.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 49.88%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 80.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,782
- Room & Board: $6,800 annual estimate
Garden City Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Garden City Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Garden City Community College?
Garden City Community College is located in Garden City, KS (ZIP 67846-6333).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Garden City Community College public or private?
Garden City Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Garden City Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,690 in-state, $4,320 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,244.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,672 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,191 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,191 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,633 |
| $110,001+ | $12,430 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,760.
How big is Garden City Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,474 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,782 students.
About 74% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Garden City Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 49.88%.
First-year retention: 67.4%.
What do graduates of Garden City Community College earn?
Median earnings: $34,493 six years after entry; $41,704 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,500.
29.41% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Garden City Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (276 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (184 completions)
- Agricultural and Food Products Processing (40 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (36 completions)
- Agricultural Production Operations, General (35 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (23 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (18 completions)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (18 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (18 completions)
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Garden City Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 49.88%; median earnings $41,704 at 10 years; net price $8,244. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,690
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Garden City Community College was $3,690.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,244
2024 Value
In 2024 Garden City Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,244.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$32,976 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,244 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,760 4-Year In-State Tuition
$17,280 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,800 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$420 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$10,910 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$43,640 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Garden City Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
10.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Garden City Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Garden City Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,560 | $3,168 | $4,832 |
| 2014 | $2,720 | $3,328 | $4,713 |
| 2015 | $2,816 | $3,424 | $4,592 |
| 2016 | $2,880 | $3,488 | $6,496 |
| 2017 | $3,072 | $3,680 | $8,603 |
| 2018 | $3,240 | $3,810 | $5,794 |
| 2019 | $3,240 | $3,810 | $4,795 |
| 2020 | $3,360 | $3,930 | $5,217 |
| 2021 | $3,420 | $4,020 | $5,401 |
| 2022 | $3,480 | $4,110 | $4,824 |
| 2023 | $3,570 | $4,200 | $8,681 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Garden City Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,474 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (48.4%), White (26.3%), and Black or African American (8.3%). About 29.41% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
73.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Garden City Community College in 2024 is 1,474 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,782 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
44.00% 100% Completion Time
49.88% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 44.00% of students graduating from Garden City Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 38% male / 62% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 8% male / 92% female
- Agricultural and Food Products Processing: 52% male / 48% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Garden City Community College.
Return on Investment
$6,500 Median Student Debt
$41,704 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
15.59% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1164.68% Return on Investment
1.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Garden City Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 276 completions
2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 184 completions
3. Agricultural and Food Products Processing: 40 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 36 completions
5. Agricultural Production Operations, General: 35 completions
6. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 23 completions
7. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 18 completions
8. Carpentry/Carpenter: 18 completions
9. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 18 completions
Most popular programs at Garden City Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Garden City Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Garden City Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,166
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,874
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Garden City Community College is a public institution located in Garden City, KS, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Agricultural and Food Products Processing. Enrollment is approximately 1,474 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (48.4%), White (26.3%), Black or African American (8.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 49.88%. Approximately 29.41% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Garden City, KS 67846-6333
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Garden City Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Garden City Community College located?
Garden City Community College is located in Garden City, KS.
How much does Garden City Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,690 and average net price is $8,244 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,800 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Garden City Community College?
Garden City Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,782 students, Hispanic or Latino (48.4%), White (26.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Garden City Community College?
About 48.3% of students at Garden City Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Garden City Community College earn?
Median earnings are $34,493 six years after entry and $41,704 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Garden City Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Garden City Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,500.
Is Garden City Community College public or private?
Garden City Community College is a public institution located in Garden City, KS.
Is Garden City Community College an HBCU?
No. Garden City Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Garden City Community College a tribal college?
No. Garden City Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Garden City Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Garden City Community College reports 48.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Garden City Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Garden City Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Kansas college costs
- Kansas colleges by ROI
- Kansas trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.