Outcomes at Grand Rapids CC
Graduation Rate
21.13%
Transfer-out Rate
20.34%
Retention Rate
59.00%
The graduation rate at Grand Rapids Community College is 21.13% last year which is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Michigan. 295 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,396 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 28.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 20.34% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Michigan. The retention rate (full-time students) is 59% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Michigan.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Grand Rapids Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Grand Rapids Community College. 295 students have completed and 284 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 107 students still enrolled and 710 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,396 | 690 | 706 |
| Completers | 295 (21.13%) | 127 (18.41%) | 168 (23.80%) |
| Transfer-out | 284 (20.34%) | 139 (20.14%) | 145 (20.54%) |
| Still Enrolled | 107 (7.66%) | 44 (6.38%) | 63 (8.92%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 710 (50.86%) | 380 (55.07%) | 330 (46.74%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 9 students have completed in 2 years and additional 34 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 295 (21.13%) |
127 (18.41%) |
168 (23.80%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 34 (2.44%) |
26 (3.77%) |
8 (1.13%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 261 (18.70%) |
101 (14.64%) |
160 (22.66%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 149 (10.67%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 9 (0.64%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 140 (10.03%) |
- | - |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21.13% (295/1,396) | 18.41% (127/690) | 23.80% (168/706) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16.67% (1/6) | 50.00% (1/2) | 0.00% (0/4) |
| Asian | 18.37% (9/49) | 17.39% (4/23) | 19.23% (5/26) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 13.39% (15/112) | 10.17% (6/59) | 16.98% (9/53) |
| Hispanic | 17.52% (48/274) | 17.91% (24/134) | 17.14% (24/140) |
| White | 23.33% (185/793) | 20.00% (80/400) | 26.72% (105/393) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 20.34% (12/59) | 15.38% (4/26) | 24.24% (8/33) |
| Unknown | 23.53% (24/102) | 17.39% (8/46) | 28.57% (16/56) |