by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Garden City Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Garden City Community College ran $3,750 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $4,320. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees came to $1,860 in-state and $1,860 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,890 | $2,460 |
| Fees | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Total | $3,750 | $4,320 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does Garden City Community College cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Garden City Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In KS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Garden City Community College is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Garden City Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Garden City Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,860 | $2,430 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,890 | $2,460 |
| One Year Ago | $1,890 | $2,460 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,890 | $2,460 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Garden City Community College has tracked over the reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.82%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $3,855. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.43%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $4,424.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $3,855 | $4,424 |
| In 2 Years | $3,963 | $4,531 |
| In 3 Years | $4,074 | $4,641 |
| In 4 Years | $4,188 | $4,753 |
| In 5 Years | $4,306 | $4,868 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $18,349, versus roughly $16,080 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Garden City Community College, visit the Garden City Community College Financial Aid page.
