Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS801 Campus Dr, Garden City, KS 67846-6333
620-276-7611
Garden City Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education located in Garden City, Kansas, United States. GCCC was established in 1919, making it one of the oldest community colleges in Kansas. The college offers associate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields, as well as adult education and continuing education courses. GCCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
GCCC enrolls approximately 3,500 students each semester. The student body is diverse, with students coming from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. The college has a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success. GCCC offers a variety of services and resources to support students in their academic and personal pursuits.
The college is located on a 160-acre campus in Garden City, Kansas. GCCC is home to a variety of academic and student life facilities, including a library, computer labs, and a student center. The college also has an on-campus residence hall, which houses up to 250 students.
GCCC is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, which is appointed by the Kansas Board of Regents. The college is led by President William D. Gardner, who has served in this role since July 1, 2013.
GCCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college is also accredited by the following organizations:
• National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission
• National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
GCCC offers a variety of degree and certificate programs, as well as adult education and continuing education courses. The college’s academic programs are organized into the following divisions:
• Business and Technology
• Health Sciences
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
GCCC’s Business and Technology division offers programs in the following areas:
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Management
The Health Sciences division offers programs in the following areas:
• Dental Hygiene
• Emergency Medical Services
• Nursing
• Radiologic Technology
The Liberal Arts and Sciences division offers programs in the following areas:
• English
• History
• Mathematics
• Psychology
• Sociology
In addition to its academic programs, GCCC also offers a variety of student life and support services. These services include a library, computer labs, a student center, and an on-campus residence hall. The college also has a variety of clubs and organizations, which provide opportunities for students to get involved on campus and in the community.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1868
Type: Public, 2-year
Main Website: https://www.gcccks.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.gcccks.edu/tuition_cost/tuition_fees_payment.aspx
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $15530
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $16100
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Garden City Community College is $62643.45. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Garden City Community College. For graduates of Garden City Community College, we saw an average early-career income of $41200.00 and mid-career income of $60300.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.