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Garden City Community College

Public Garden City, KS · Town · Plains · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
46%
Graduation Rate
$41,704
Earnings (10yr)
$8,244
Net Price
1,474
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Overview

Garden City Community College has a net price of just $8,244, making it an accessible option for students seeking higher education without breaking the bank. With a focus on practical programs like Health Professions and Mechanic & Repair Tech, this college aims to equip students with skills that lead to stable employment.

Data from Opportunity Insights shows that graduates from Garden City Community College earn a median income of $41,704 ten years after enrollment. While the graduation rate stands at 46%, the college attracts a diverse student body, including a significant number of Pell Grant recipients—29%—indicating its commitment to serving students from lower-income backgrounds.

Students who thrive here often appreciate hands-on learning and seek to enter fields like business, health, or technical trades. The median debt for graduates is relatively low at $6,500, which suggests that students can manage their financial commitments without overwhelming burdens. Garden City Community College is a practical choice for those looking to gain skills and enter the workforce efficiently.

Rankings

How Garden Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation46%Earnings 10yr$42KNet Price$8KRetention67%Median Debt$7KPell Grant Rate29%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$7K$0-30K$7K$30-48K$9K$48-75K$12K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1451.9%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%883.5%MOBILITY128.27%

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,690
In-State Tuition
$4,320
Out-of-State
$8,244
Avg Net Price
$6,500
Median Debt
29%
Pell Grant Rate
11%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

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

Graduate Outcomes

$34,493
6 Years After Entry
$39,511
8 Years
$41,704
10 Years
0.16x
Debt-to-Earnings
50%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$34,493 6yr $39,511 8yr $41,704 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

128.27%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
883.5%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1451.9%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$58,000
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.31
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.2%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 67%
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,166
Diversity Index 0.68
First-Gen Students 48%

Top Programs

Humanities 37%
Health Professions 35%
Precision Production 5%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 3%
Business & Marketing 2%
Construction Trades 2%
Culinary & Personal Services 2%
Criminal Justice 1%

Quick Facts

Setting Town
Region Plains
Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
44%
White
26%
Hispanic
48%
Black
8%
Asian
2%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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