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Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC)
- 143 Bostwick Ave NE
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- OPEID College Code: 00226700
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- General Phone: (616) 234-4000
- President: Juan Olivarez
- Website: www.grcc.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 15,212
- College Alias: GRCC

Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - GRCC Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees N/A
- 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
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 77%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 25% | 31% | 47% | 8% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,940 | $2,771 | $1,566 | $1,034 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.3% | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| Number in Default | 141 | 128 | 101 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,237 | 1,808 | 1,370 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,868 | $3,408 | $3,000 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,548 | $4,848 | $4,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,450 | $1,380 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,588 | $3,486 | $3,384 |
| Other Expenses | $1,465 | $1,422 | $1,306 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,465 | $1,422 | $1,306 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,418 | $4,858 | $4,380 |
| Out of State | $7,098 | $6,298 | $5,580 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,471 | $9,766 | $9,070 |
| Out of State | $12,151 | $11,206 | $10,270 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,883 | $6,280 | $5,686 |
| Out of State | $8,563 | $7,720 | $6,886 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 15,212 Undergraduate: 15,212
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,373 Female: 7,839
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 7,373 Female: 7,839
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,666 Part-Time: 8,546
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,666 Part-Time: 8,546
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 73 | 0.5% |
| American Indian | 147 | 1% |
| Black | 1,616 | 11% |
| Asian | 420 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 959 | 6% |
| White | 11,694 | 77% |
| Unknown | 303 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 428 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,664 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,148 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,370 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,800 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 885 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 692 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 892 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 326 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,106 | 631 | 475 |
| Faculty Status | 703 | 249 | 454 |
| Tenured Faculty | 209 | 209 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 703 | 249 | 454 |
| Primarily Instruction | 699 | 249 | 450 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 38 | 38 | - |
| Other Professionals | 67 | 64 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 298 | 280 | 18 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 88 | 77 | 11 |
| Skilled Crafts | 13 | 13 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 83 | 83 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,314 (192) | $78,630 (105) | $75,726 (87) |
| Professor | $85,125 (111) | $87,290 (67) | $81,827 (44) |
| Associate Professor | $73,978 (47) | $72,759 (20) | $74,881 (27) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,425 (34) | $52,918 (18) | $60,372 (16) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,177 (52) | $80,289 (21) | $66,682 (31) |
| Professor | $76,267 (29) | $90,537 (11) | $67,546 (18) |
| Associate Professor | $82,300 (11) | $91,875 (5) | $74,320 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,014 (12) | $46,156 (5) | $57,912 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $73,423 (244) | $76,474 (126) | $70,165 (118) |
| Professor | $80,418 (140) | $85,427 (78) | $74,116 (62) |
| Associate Professor | $72,719 (58) | $73,242 (25) | $72,322 (33) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,021 (46) | $49,624 (23) | $56,419 (23) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $107,145 | $57,314 | $49,831 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 53% | 47% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 198 | 141 | 57 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 198 | 141 | 57 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Football | 75 | 75 | - |
| Golf | 8 | 8 | - |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $7,344 | $7,045 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,850 | $3,843 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 22 | 15 | 7 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| 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 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| 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: 56%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 16% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 13% |
| Female | 20% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 19% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | 11% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| White | 17% |
| Unknown | 6% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 11 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 3 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
