Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$8,621Average net price / year
21%Graduation rate
$38,377Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$9,000Median debt at graduation
10,698Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $4,179
- Out-of-state tuition
- $12,219
- Total cost of attendance
- $15,658
- Books & supplies
- $616
- Average net price
- $8,621
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $7,373
- $30–48k
- $7,292
- $48–75k
- $8,362
- $75–110k
- $11,582
- $110k+
- $14,013
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 21%
- First-year retention
- 59%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $35,623
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $38,377
- Median debt (graduates)
- $9,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 29%
- Students with federal loans
- 14%
Programs: what graduates earn
26 of 68 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 40 | $70,622 | $5,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 7 | $59,278 | $9,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 51 | $45,946 | $9,407 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 32 | $37,927 | $6,460 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 28 | $36,189 | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 35 | $34,972 | $6,460 |
| Precision Metal Working | 38 | $34,042 | $4,240 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 20 | $33,914 | $6,460 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 32 | $32,171 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 33 | $27,630 | $7,705 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 4 | $25,667 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 22 | $36,140 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 90 | $69,764 | $14,277 |
| Precision Metal Working | 19 | $50,089 | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 24 | $49,865 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 22 | $48,049 | $11,600 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 20 | $46,280 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 41 | $45,543 | $14,957 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 21 | $41,712 | $14,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 43 | $35,538 | $9,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 18 | $33,836 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 731 | $33,777 | $9,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 24 | $25,539 | $12,614 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 28 | $24,473 | $12,319 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 17 | $48,420 | — |
| Computer Programming | 14 | $66,293 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 10,698
- Part-time
- 66%
- Women / men
- 56% / 44%
- White
- 56%
- Hispanic
- 21%
- Black
- 11%
- Asian
- 4%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $86,274 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 43%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.grcc.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 6% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 4% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 6% of degrees
- Family & Consumer Sciences – 2% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 38% of degrees
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting – 2% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Grand Rapids Community College cost?
The average net price after grants is $8,621 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $4,179 and the full cost of attendance is $15,658.
How much do Grand Rapids Community College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $38,377 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
21% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Grand Rapids
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit · 3,193 students |
$22,992 | 71% | 74% | $58,375 |
| Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit · 3,134 students |
$17,707 | 98% | 57% | $45,099 |
| Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit · 1,298 students |
$20,301 | 78% | 62% | $47,314 |
| Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit · 1,083 students |
$16,626 | 90% | 65% | $49,584 |
| Ross College-Grand Rapids North Grand Rapids, MI · Private for-profit · 387 students |
$20,033 | — | 57% | $30,072 |
| Empire Beauty School-Michigan Grand Rapids, MI · Private for-profit · 259 students |
$17,021 | — | 57% | $22,377 |
| Kuyper College Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit · 145 students |
$15,644 | 69% | 50% | $41,066 |
| Dorsey College-Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI · Private for-profit · 82 students |
$28,062 | — | — | $29,392 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.