- Garden City Community College exists to produce positive contributors to the economic and social well-being of society.
School Highlights
Garden City Community College serves 2,640 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,640 students
- In-state tuition: $2,720
- Out-state tuition: $3,328
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 67%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Garden City Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 253 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Garden City Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
253 staff
170 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Garden City Community College has grown by 39% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Garden City Community College diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,640 students
1,908 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,181 students
606 students
# Part-Time Students
1,459 students
1,451 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
264 students
231 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,181 students
606 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,459 students
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
540 students
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
48%
15%
% Black
9%
8%
% White
33%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4221%
0.4101%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3056%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,500
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,720 is less than the state average of $3,402. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,328 is less than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,720
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,328
$4,296
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,000
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The educational philosophy of the college calls for the institution to accept students as they are, to test them, to counsel them into appropriate programs and to assist them in attaining the highest possible level of achievement through educational, personal and social experiences. The first four community colleges in Kansas were established in 1919, and GCCC is one of two from that group which still exist. It was created by county-wide election on April 1, 1919, and opened in September of the same year. GCCC initially shared facilities in Sabine Hall and Calkins Hall in the 100 block of Buffalo Jones Avenue with Garden City High School, and opened with a first class of less than three dozen students. The present 14-building, 63-acre campus at 801 Campus Drive was designed between July, 1965 and January, 1966. Garden City Community College is officially accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, the GCCC Nursing Program is accredited by the Kansas State Board of Nursing and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Garden City Community College cost?
Garden City Community College's tuition is approximately $2,720 for In-State students and $3,328 for Out-State students.
What is Garden City Community College's ranking?
Garden City Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Least expensive tuition.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Garden City Community College is Dodge City Community College (46.2 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
2501 N 14th Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 225-1321
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 225-1321
46.2 miles
| 2,311 students
1801 N. Kansas Ave.
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1951
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1951
63.0 miles
| 2,296 students
1209 Harrison Ave
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-3641
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-3641
105.7 miles
| 694 students
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