- Guam Community College is a public, open access secondary and post-secondary institution. We serve the diverse communities of Guam as a regional focal point for Micronesia within the Asia-Pacific Rim. We provide education and vocational training that is premised on lifelong learning. GCC is committed to providing quality learning opportunities in occupational, vocational-technical, technological, academic and continuing education reflective of our community and industry needs.
School Highlights
Guam Community College serves 1,430 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is same as the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the state average of 98%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,430 students
- In-state tuition: $3,414
- Out-state tuition: $4,614
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 75% over five years.
Guam Community College
(GU) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
66 staff
66 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
0
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Guam Community College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Guam Community College diversity score of 0.55 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,430 students
1,430 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
679 students
679 students
# Part-Time Students
751 students
751 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
995 students
995 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
679 students
679 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
751 students
751 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
42%
42%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
1%
1%
% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
52%
52%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2%
2%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
12%
12%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,000
$25,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,414 is equal to the state average of $3,414. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,614 is equal to the state average of $4,614. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,414
$3,414
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,614
$4,614
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
84%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Guam Community College is a multifaceted public vocational educational institution, created by Public Law 14-77 in 1977. It has operated secondary and post-secondary vocational programs, adult and continuing education, community education, and short-term, specialized training. These programs have been delivered both on and off-campus, in satellite programs, and on-site at businesses as needed. The College's present campus includes 25 main buildings on a 22-acre site. These buildings include concrete or partial-concrete structures, pre-engineered metal buildings, and temporary wooden structures. Standard classroom facilities are housed in both permanent concrete and temporary wooden structures. Metal buildings are used primarily for vocational shop facilities. Special facilities are provided for most occupational programs. Shop spaces are provided for Auto Mechanics and Auto Body programs. Special laboratories are used for instruction in the Allied Health, Computer Science, Office Administration, Electronics Engineering Technology, Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology, and the Hospitality/Tourism programs. The Achievement Resource Center provides developmental instruction in mathematics and language arts. The College offers over 50 courses of study that are job related, including preparation for a wide range of occupations requiring less than a bachelor's degree. The College also offers courses of study to prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities with advanced standing in professional and technical degree programs. Also offered are a variety of community service and special programs, including but not limited to, English-as-a-Second Language, Adult Basic Education, General Education Development preparation and testing, and an Adult High School Diploma program. Guam Community College is a member of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, the Pacific Post-Secondary Education Council and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Guam Community College cost?
Guam Community College's tuition is approximately $3,414 for In-State students and $4,614 for Out-State students.
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