Garden City Community College
Garden City Community College (GCCC) is located in Garden City, Kansas. This school was established in 1919, making it a very old community college. GCCC has been serving the needs of the community for an entire century now and they continue to provide the best possible educational opportunities to students who walk through the doors. The school currently serves over 2,000 students and it has a number of different academic programs to choose from. Students will be able to pursue many associate degree opportunities, as well as various certificate options. GCCC is quite famous for having a good athletics program, too. They are part of the National Junior College Athletic Association and participate in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.
Nursing is an essential program at GCCC and there are several options for nursing students to consider at this school. It offers a practical nurse program, as well as an associate degree nurse program for those who wish to pursue careers as an RN. There is also a program for LPN's who wish to become RN's. This nursing program has the full support of the Kansas State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. It offers students a great education and prepares them for future success and professions.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students2,064 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 13 |
| Certificate | 2 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 181 miles radius of Garden City Community College
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Dodge City Community College
46 miles away |
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Seward County Community College
63 miles away |
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Lamar Community College
96 miles away |
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Colby Community College
98 miles away |
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Pratt Community College
118 miles away |
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Barton County Community College
119 miles away |
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Otero Junior College
147 miles away |
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Hutchinson Community College
159 miles away |
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Frank Phillips College
163 miles away |
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North Central Kansas Technical College
181 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1975 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1982 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $61/credit | |
| In State Students | $61/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $80/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,745 | $2,745 | $3,600 |
| ADN | 70 | $4,270 | $4,270 | $5,600 |
| BSN | 125 | $7,625 | $7,625 | $10,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of Garden City Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 52% | $4,276 |
| Other Federal Grant | 17% | $447 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 1% | $1,965 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 2% | $1,878 |
| Federal Student Loans | 26% | $3,920 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$7,853
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,725 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,641 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,829 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,758 |
| Over $110,000$12,108 |
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Student Population
2,064
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,120
Women
944
Men
57%
Full-time
43%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
44% |
|
White |
39% |
|
Black/African American |
10% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kansas state board of nursing.
