GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (GRCC)
- 143 Bostwick Ave NE
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- OPEID College Code: 00226700
-
GET MORE INFORMATION
- General Phone: (616) 234-4000
- President: Steven C. Ender, Ed.d
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 16,944
- College Alias: GRCC
- Write First Review!
-
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
About
Grand Rapids Community College is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school operates several campuses and houses several departments. GRCC provides its students with quality education and support, ensuring that both the student's and the school's goals are met. GRCC maintains this quality through an exceptional faculty and continual development of programs and services.
Academics
Grand Rapids Community College provides a bevy of educational opportunities to aspiring students. Working with four year institutions, GRCC works to make the transition from 2 year to 4 year institutions seamless. Through its workforce development program, the school works to provide the skills necessary for individuals to enter the workforce as skilled and educated laborers. Adult education courses provide individuals the opportunity to return o school and continuing education courses provide professionals with ability to maintain and upgrade their skill sets.
Programs offered include:
- Business Administration
- Culinary Arts
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
- Automotive Technology
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to enroll at Grand Rapids Community College must complete the online application and submit all relevant transcripts along with ACT scores. Once completed student must take a placement exam to determine which courses need to be taken. Students in need of financial aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once completed the office of financial aid will assist in determining which financial aid options the individual student is eligible for. Further inquiries regarding financial aid can be answered through the financial aid office.
Athletics
The Grand Rapids CC Raiders participate is a member of the NJCAA and the MCCAA (Michigan Community College Athletic Association). The school has won over 70 MCCAA titles and has one the MCCAA All Sport trophy 12 times. Additionally the raiders have won several NJCAA titles and competitions.
Sports programs:
- Basketball
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Golf
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Website
- www.grcc.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
McCain/Palin visit Grand Rapids
McCain/Palin visit Grand Rapids
McCain/Palin visit Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Community College
Tulips, Grand Rapids Community College
Family Matters 2-25-2012 34
Family Matters 2-25-2012 04
Family Matters 2-25-2012 16
Family Matters 2-25-2012 27
Family Matters 2-25-2012 33
- Follow @grcc on
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.grcc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: GRCC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 28% | 36% | 34% | 8% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,250 | $3,365 | $1,386 | $1,116 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.3% | 10.6% | 6.3% |
| Number in Default | 240 | 251 | 141 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,316 | 2,356 | 2,237 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $2,308 | $2,200 | $2,128 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,624 | $4,372 | $3,988 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,712 | $6,292 | $5,668 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,524 | $1,524 | $1,444 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,732 | $3,732 | $3,588 |
| Other Expenses | $1,346 | $1,379 | $1,278 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,732 | $1,379 | $3,588 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $3,832 | $3,724 | $3,572 |
| In-State | $6,148 | $5,896 | $5,432 |
| Out of State | $8,236 | $7,816 | $7,112 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $8,910 | $8,835 | $8,438 |
| In-State | $11,226 | $11,007 | $10,298 |
| Out of State | $13,314 | $12,927 | $11,978 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $7,564 | $7,456 | $7,160 |
| In-State | $9,880 | $9,628 | $9,020 |
| Out of State | $11,968 | $11,548 | $10,700 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 16,944 Undergraduate: 16,944
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 8,205 Female: 8,739
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8,205 Female: 8,739
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,546 Part-Time: 9,398
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,546 Part-Time: 9,398
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 50 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 182 | 1% |
| Black | 2,171 | 13% |
| Asian | 477 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1,222 | 7% |
| White | 12,552 | 74% |
| Unknown | 290 | 2% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 362 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,998 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,324 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,501 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,256 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,177 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 791 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,078 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 446 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.03% |
| Age Unknown | 6 | 0.04% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,267 | 663 | 604 |
| Faculty Status | 847 | 261 | 586 |
| Tenured Faculty | 230 | 229 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 847 | 261 | 586 |
| Primarily Instruction | 843 | 261 | 582 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 37 | 37 | - |
| Other Professionals | 69 | 67 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 314 | 298 | 16 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 99 | 89 | 10 |
| Skilled Crafts | 13 | 13 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 76 | 76 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $84,646 (194) | $86,956 (102) | $82,085 (92) |
| Professor | $93,894 (111) | $95,874 (65) | $91,096 (46) |
| Associate Professor | $81,856 (46) | $81,302 (21) | $82,322 (25) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,306 (34) | $59,059 (15) | $63,079 (19) |
| Instructor | $49,740 (3) | $44,410 (1) | $52,405 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $74,472 (61) | $81,971 (19) | $71,079 (42) |
| Professor | $88,266 (26) | $99,123 (8) | $83,441 (18) |
| Associate Professor | $73,012 (9) | $103,387 (2) | $64,333 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,019 (18) | $62,845 (8) | $63,159 (10) |
| Instructor | $57,051 (8) | $54,933 (1) | $57,353 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,973 (255) | $83,833 (121) | $74,585 (134) |
| Professor | $89,781 (137) | $94,256 (73) | $84,677 (64) |
| Associate Professor | $78,237 (55) | $81,588 (23) | $75,828 (32) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,933 (52) | $56,402 (23) | $59,147 (29) |
| Instructor | $47,514 (11) | $44,678 (2) | $48,144 (9) |
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $107,900 | $54,200 | $53,700 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 194 | 136 | 58 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 194 | 136 | 58 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| Football | 80 | 80 | - |
| Golf | 8 | 8 | - |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $7,578 | $7,295 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,356 | $2,722 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 15% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 13% |
| Female | 18% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 9% |
| Black | 7% |
| Asian | 22% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 16% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 2 | 11 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
Be the First to Review Grand Rapids Community College
