Garden City Community College

Garden City, KS · Public · Associate degree-granting

Garden City Community College is a public institution in Garden City, Kansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,474 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,704 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 45.8%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $6,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 6.42x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,244 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Agricultural and Food Products Processing, Machinist, and Health Aides & Attendants.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,704
Graduation Rate
45.8%
Median Debt
$6,500
Average Net Price
$8,244
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.06x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
6.42x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,474
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
67.4%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$3,690
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,320
Pell Grant Rate
29.4%
Federal Loan Rate
10.7%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$6,672
Income $30K–$48K
$7,191
Income $48K–$75K
$9,191
Income $110K+
$12,430

Student Demographics

Women
43.9%
White
26.3%
Black
8.3%
Hispanic
48.4%
Asian
2.4%
Two or More Races
3.2%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
50.5%

Accreditations

Programs (27)

Associate (10)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $33,834 285
Registered Nursing $68,767 18
Agricultural Sciences Not reported 17
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 9
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 5
Agricultural Production Not reported 4
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 3
Marketing Not reported 3
Health Services Administration & Management $43,994 Not reported
Business $44,970 Not reported

Undergraduate Certificate (13)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Practical Nursing $63,212 172
Agricultural and Food Products Processing Not reported 39
Machinist $48,612 33
Health Aides & Attendants Not reported 27
Agricultural Production Not reported 23
Carpentry Not reported 23
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services $30,306 14
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 8
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 6
Fire Protection Not reported 6
Marketing Not reported 6
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 5
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 3
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Agricultural and Food Products Processing Associate 2
Fire Protection Associate 2
Machinist Associate 2
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Associate 1

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