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$3,570Tuition
1,321Students
41%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,704Earnings
#16 in KansasPublic2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,570
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,200
Average Net Price
$8,681
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$6,600
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,925
Books & Supplies
$420
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,590
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$69/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
50.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
10.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $6,831
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,037
$48,001 – $75,000 $9,537
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,305
$110,001+ $12,715

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Cost Overview

The average family pays $8,681 per year at Garden City Community College, though costs vary dramatically by income. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $6,831 annually, while those making over $110,000 pay $12,715. Since this is a two-year program, total costs range from about $13,700 to $25,400 for a complete associate degree. That makes it one of the most affordable paths to higher education in Kansas.

Students graduate with a median debt of just $6,500, which translates to monthly loan payments of only $69. With graduates earning a median of $41,704 ten years later, that debt payment represents less than 2% of their income. The employment rate hits 92.9% after graduation. Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay thanks to federal aid that covers most expenses.

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