Garden City Community College Kansas

Public two-year college in western Kansas serving 1,904 students with low tuition and a general liberal arts curriculum.

College statistics

Address:
801 Campus Dr
Garden City, KS
67846
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.gcccks.edu/
Setting:
Town
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/.