Grand Rapids Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Michigan residents. no major red flags in the data. 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. 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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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%.
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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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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