Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Grand Rapids, MI. Grand Rapids Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Grand Rapids Community College is $8,289 for Michigan residents and $12,219 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.04% from last year at Grand Rapids CC.
- Total 12,468 students have enrolled in Grand Rapids CC and, of that, 4,210 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Grand Rapids CC offers 102 programs and 3 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Grand Rapids CC is 21% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Grand Rapids Community College is $8,289 for Michigan residents and $12,219 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.04% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Michigan Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $7,869 | $11,589 |
| 2022 | $7,869 | $11,589 |
| 2023 | $7,929 | $11,679 |
| 2024 | $8,049 | $11,859 |
| 2025 | $8,289 | $12,219 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Grand Rapids Community College offers 96 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 3 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Grand Rapids Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 49 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 31 | 2 |
| Total | 96 | 3 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 51 |
| Retail Management | 40 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 22 |
| Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations | 21 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 20 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 513 |
| General Studies | 218 |
| Business/Commerce | 93 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 90 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 42 |
Student Population
Total 12,468 students have enrolled to Grand Rapids Community College. By gender, there are 5,502 male and 6,966 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.79 to 1.
Grand Rapids Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 4,210 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 73 | 36 | 37 |
| Asian | 484 | 222 | 262 |
| Black or African American | 1,302 | 484 | 818 |
| Hispanic | 2,516 | 1,042 | 1,474 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| White | 7,183 | 3,330 | 3,853 |
| Two or More Races | 535 | 220 | 315 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 312 | 140 | 172 |
| Total | 12,468 | 5,502 | 6,966 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Grand Rapids Community College is 21% and the transfer-out rate is 20%. The average financial aid amount is $4,494 and 53% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 21% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| Retention Rate | 59% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,494 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 209 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 651 |