Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Grand Rapids, MI. It offers 96 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1917 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 12,468 students attended Grand Rapids Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 209 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 339 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 651 (full-time) and 348 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Grand Rapids Community College is 21% and transfer-out rate is 20%. The retention rate is 59% at the school.
| Student Population | 12,468 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 21% |
| Number of Faculty | 548 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Grand Rapids Community College is $12,219
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
53% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,494 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $12,219 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,494 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Grand Rapids Community College offers 47 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 506 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 16 | 0 | 225 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 31 | 2 | 281 |
| Total | 47 | 2 | 506 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Grand Rapids Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 506 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 225 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 281 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 12,468 students have enrolled into Grand Rapids Community College. By gender, 5,502 male and 6,966 female students are attending the school.
There are 7,183 White (57.61%), 1,302 Black/African American (10.44%), 2,516 Hispanic (20.18%), 484 Asian (3.88%), and 3,494 students with other races. 58 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,468 | 5,502 | 6,966 |
| American Indian/Native American | 73 | 36 | 37 |
| Asian | 484 | 222 | 262 |
| Black/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 More | 535 | 220 | 315 |
| Un-Known | 312 | 140 | 172 |
| Non-resident Alien | 58 | 24 | 34 |
Directory Information
- 143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
- 616-234-4000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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