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Gem City College

Gem City College is a Private, Less than 2 years school located in Quincy, IL. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $19,425 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 41 and it offers 4 programs. By program type, it has 1 1-year certificate and 3 2-years certificate programs.
Last year, a total of 20 students completed and earned certificate or associate degree at Gem City College.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Gem City College is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $19,425 and the national average is $15,620.
Its tuition is higher than national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program. The length of the program is 1500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 10 months.
The following table shows the 5 largest vocational programs at Gem City College with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
5 Largest Career Programs at Gem City College
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $19,425$15,620$1,6001500 Contact Hours10 Months
2Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking $28,875$28,875$4,03163 Contact Hours14 Months
3Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking $10,075$28,875$1,64721 Contact Hours5 Months
4Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking $19,425$28,875$3,06048 Contact Hours9 Months
5Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $12,725$6,884$2751000 Contact Hours6 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Gem City College is $19,425 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all career programs and costs for some program may quietly differ from the average cost.
42% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,340 (exclude student loans).
Gem City 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$19,425
Books & Supplies$1,600
Off-Campus Room & Board$8,531
Off-Campus Expenses$2,584
Average Financial Amount$5,340

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Gem City College offers 4 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 20 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Gem City College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate107
2 Years Certificate3013
Total4020

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 7 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 13 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 7 completers$9,700
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking✕7-
Total7
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 8 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist✕8-
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor✕0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 5 completers-
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking✕5-
Total13

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 41 students are attending at Gem City College. There are 4 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 7 (full-time) and 3 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Gem City College is 90% and the retention rate is 89% at the school.
Gem City 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population41
Graduation Rate90%
Number of Faculty5
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1

Student Population at Gem City

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 48 students enrolled into Gem City College. By gender, 15 male and 33 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Gem City College.
Student Population By Gender
Gem City College
TotalMaleFemale
Total481533
Full-time481533
There are 46 White (95.83%), 2 Black/African American (4.17%), and 0 students with other races attending Gem City College.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Gem City College
TotalMaleFemale
Total481533
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American202
Hispanic000
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White461531
Two More000
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at Gem City College, 17 students are aged 20 to 24 (35.42% of total students), 7 students are aged below 20 (14.58%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Gem City College
TotalMaleFemale
Total481533
Age 18-19707
Age 20-21725
Age 22-241055
Age 25-291239
Age 30-34725
Age 35-39101
Age 40-49431

Directory and Accreditation Information

Gem City College is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (2/19/2018 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Gem City College.
700 State St, Quincy, IL
217-222-0391
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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