Grand Rapids Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Michigan residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 10,698 students.
About This School
Grand Rapids Community College is a public institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan with approximately 10,698 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,621 per year. The graduation rate is 20%, and the typical graduate earns $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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Grand Rapids Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Criminal Justice and Corrections ($64,550 vs $46,706 nationally), and most below it in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($54,001 vs $65,389).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 731 | $46,615 | $44,125 | +$2,490 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 90 | $74,096 | $80,813 | −$6,717 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 43 | $49,062 | $47,660 | +$1,402 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 41 | $52,414 | $61,982 | −$9,568 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 28 | $45,302 | $39,605 | +$5,697 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 24 | $36,584 | $34,184 | +$2,400 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 22 | $64,550 | $46,706 | +$17,844 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 21 | $49,401 | $48,733 | +$668 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 20 | $54,001 | $65,389 | −$11,388 |
| Precision Metal Working | 19 | $63,350 | $56,451 | +$6,899 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 18 | $35,632 | $42,269 | −$6,637 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 17 | $48,420 | $54,971 | −$6,551 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,698 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Grand Rapids Community College
143 Bostwick Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Grand Rapids Community College cost?
The average net price at Grand Rapids Community College is about $8,621 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Grand Rapids Community College?
Grand Rapids Community College has a graduation rate of 20%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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