College statistics
- Address:
- 801 Campus Dr
Garden City, KS
67846 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.gcccks.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $1,830
- Room and Board:
- $6,800
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $28,639,203
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Garden City Community College is a public two-year institution in Garden City, Kansas, offering general liberal arts and sciences coursework to students across the region. As a community college, GCCC serves both students planning to transfer to four-year universities and those seeking technical preparation or immediate workforce entry.
In-state tuition is $1,830 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $2,460. Total cost of attendance, including room and board, runs $8,630 for in-state students and $9,260 for out-of-state students. The college enrolls roughly 1,900 students and maintains an endowment of approximately $28.6 million, supporting institutional stability and student resources.
GCCC functions primarily as a transfer pathway to four-year institutions, a role common to community colleges nationwide. The college works well for students seeking affordable general education credits, those exploring academic direction before committing to a university, and working adults managing education alongside employment. For information on program offerings, support services, and transfer agreements, visit www.gcccks.edu/.