Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	20%

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, GRCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Grand Rapids Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Grand Rapids Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at GRCC is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Michigan is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at GRCC is reported to be 20%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at GRCC is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at GRCC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,869

Cost of attendance at Grand Rapids Community College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,589

Cost of attendance at Grand Rapids Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 54 of freshman students at Grand Rapids Community College received on average $5,801 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,801

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	525	38%	$4,411	$2,316,005
Other Federal Grant	525	38%	$5,968	$3,133,130
State Grant/Scholarships	321	23%	$3,292	$1,056,688
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	152	11%	$981	$149,106
Total Grant & Scholarships	748	54%	$5,801	$4,338,924

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Grand Rapids Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Grand Rapids Community College students is 19.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 17.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.6%.

19.7%

asian 11.9% 7 students
African American 13.0% 17 students
white 21.9% 213 students
unknown 21.4% 3 students
hispanic 17.7% 51 students
International Students 16.7% 2 students
Mixed Race 17.7% 17 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Grand Rapids Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Grand Rapids Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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