Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, Michigan · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$8,621

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

21.1%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

10,698

In-state tuition

$4,179

Out-of-state tuition

$12,219

Cost of attendance

$15,658

Median earnings (10y)

$38,377

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (47%), trades & services (15%), business (14%).

  • STEM9%
  • Health13%
  • Business14%
  • Humanities & arts47%
  • Social sciences3%
  • Trades & services15%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's1,392$24,081$13,644
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's181$56,133$19,991
Business/Commerce, General.Associate's153
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Undergraduate certificate105$41,438$13,413
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Undergraduate certificate75$51,135$11,600
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's75$36,959$12,750
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate69$11,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Associate's69$43,232$17,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's68$47,335$12,101
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Associate's61$26,546$15,125
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate59$26,590$12,125
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Undergraduate certificate57
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's52$11,748
Precision Metal Working.Undergraduate certificate52$34,519$4,540
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's50$23,011$12,863
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's44$35,723
Fine and Studio Arts.Associate's40
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's40$27,946
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate38$23,727$6,460
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Undergraduate certificate37
Precision Metal Working.Associate's36$44,742
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.Undergraduate certificate35$31,348$6,707
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's34$33,965$13,925
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).Undergraduate certificate33
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.Undergraduate certificate33
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate32
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Undergraduate certificate32$7,210
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.Associate's31
Computer Software and Media Applications.Associate's28
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Undergraduate certificate28
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate23
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Associate's22
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Associate's21
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).Associate's21
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.Undergraduate certificate20$22,541$6,460
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.Associate's19
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Undergraduate certificate19
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.Associate's18
Computer Programming.Associate's17$14,165
Architectural Sciences and Technology.Associate's16

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids Community College is a large institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 10,698 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Health professions.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Grand Rapids Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $8,621 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,179 for in-state students and $12,219 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $15,658 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 21.1%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $38,377 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Grand Rapids Community College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (47% of credentials), trades & services (15% of credentials), business (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Grand Rapids, Michigan (city), Grand Rapids Community College draws students from across Michigan and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Grand Rapids Community College

Q.How much does Grand Rapids Community College cost?

The average net price at Grand Rapids Community College is $8,621 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $15,658.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Grand Rapids Community College?

Grand Rapids Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 21.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Grand Rapids Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Grand Rapids Community College graduate earns $38,377 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Grand Rapids Community College?

Published tuition is $4,179 in-state and $12,219 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Grand Rapids Community College located?

Grand Rapids Community College is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan (ZIP 49503).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Grand Rapids Community College at their official website.