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Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI·Public·10,530 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Michigan residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 10,530 students.

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10,530
Students
$11,153
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$34,400
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Grand Rapids Community College is a public institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan with approximately 10,530 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,153 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is a public community college in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Worth considering if you want an affordable start — median debt at graduation is just $5,500, which is remarkably low and leaves you with real financial flexibility. The $11,153 average net price makes it one of the more accessible options in Michigan, especially for students planning to transfer to a four-year school. That said, median earnings of $34,400 a decade after enrollment are modest, so think carefully about your transfer or career plan to make sure this path leads where you want to go.

Founded
1914
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions16%
Business & Marketing14%
Computer Science5%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Education0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Elizabeth WilsonBørns

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,059
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,859
Avg Net Price
$11,153
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.3x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White58%
Black11%
Hispanic/Latino19%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,530 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Grand Rapids Community College

143 Bostwick Ave NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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