Gem City College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Gem City College is a private for-profit trade school in Quincy, Illinois, enrolling about 41 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 86.96% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $19,219 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,843 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 41 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 86.96%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 56
Gem City College: what the data shows
Common questions about Gem City College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Gem City College?
Gem City College is located in Quincy, IL (ZIP 62301).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Gem City College public or private?
Gem City College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Gem City College cost?
Average net price after aid: $11,843.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,735 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,255 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,347 |
How big is Gem City College?
Total enrollment: 41 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 56 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Gem City College?
150%-time completion rate: 86.96%.
First-year retention: 83.3%.
What do graduates of Gem City College earn?
Median earnings: $18,527 six years after entry; $19,219 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,833.
42.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Gem City College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (12 completions)
- Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking (11 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Gem City College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 86.96%; median earnings $19,219 at 10 years; net price $11,843. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Gem City College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,843
2024 Value
In 2024 Gem City College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,843.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$47,372 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,843 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Gem City College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
42.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
57.14% 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 Gem City 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 Gem City 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 | — | — | $11,226 |
| 2014 | — | — | $11,451 |
| 2015 | — | — | $10,242 |
| 2016 | — | — | $10,978 |
| 2017 | — | — | $9,720 |
| 2018 | — | — | $10,604 |
| 2019 | — | — | $12,005 |
| 2020 | — | — | $13,186 |
| 2021 | — | — | $11,322 |
| 2022 | — | — | $12,651 |
| 2023 | — | — | $13,443 |
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
Gem City College reported total enrollment of about 41 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (92.7%), Black or African American (4.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%). About 42.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Gem City College in 2024 is 41 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 56 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.3%
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 White at 92.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
73.91% 100% Completion Time
86.96% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 73.91% of students graduating from Gem City College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
- Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking: 73% male / 27% female
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 0% male / 100% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Gem City College.
Return on Investment
$9,833 Median Student Debt
$19,219 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
51.16% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
305.70% Return on Investment
5.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Gem City College.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 12 completions
2. Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking: 11 completions
3. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Gem City College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Gem City College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Gem City College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,812
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Gem City College is a private for-profit institution located in Quincy, IL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 41 students. Student body composition includes White (92.7%), Black or African American (4.9%), Hispanic or Latino (2.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 86.96%. Approximately 42.86% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Quincy, IL 62301
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 86.96% graduation rate, Gem City College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gem City College located?
Gem City College is located in Quincy, IL.
How much does Gem City College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $11,843 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Gem City College?
Gem City College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 56 students, White (92.7%), Black or African American (4.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Gem City College earn?
Median earnings are $18,527 six years after entry and $19,219 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Gem City College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 87.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Gem City College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,833.
Is Gem City College public or private?
Gem City College is a private for-profit institution located in Quincy, IL.
Is Gem City College an HBCU?
No. Gem City College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Gem City College a tribal college?
No. Gem City College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Gem City College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Gem City College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.4%).
Is Gem City College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Gem City 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
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Illinois trade schools profile
- Quincy, Illinois city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
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.