Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids Community College Overview

Grand Rapids Community College is a public school in an urban setting in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Rapids Community College was founded in 1914 and now enrolls around 12,107 students a year, including 12,107 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Grand Rapids Community College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Grand Rapids Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Grand Rapids Community College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Grand Rapids Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Grand Rapids Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Grand Rapids Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Grand Rapids Community College on the Student Life page.

2021 Grand Rapids Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	2.8
In-State Tuition	$7,410
Out-of-State	$11,130
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Grand Rapids Community College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better idea of what Grand Rapids Community College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Grand Rapids Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Grand Rapids Community College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Grand Rapids Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Grand Rapids Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Grand Rapids Community College's endowment was valued at $45.8 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Grand Rapids Community College spends about $4,835 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Grand Rapids Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Grand Rapids Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Grand Rapids Community College. Based on this information, how does Grand Rapids Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Grand Rapids Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Grand Rapids Community College?

Grand Rapids Community College is located in the urban setting of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

If you want to see Grand Rapids Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 196 to Grand Rapids, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Gerald R. Ford International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Rapids are like without leaving home.

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