Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,059 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,859 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $16,255 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $11,153 | State avg: $16,178. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 26.56% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 15.61% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Grand Rapids Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$11,859
Books and supplies
$616
Fees and remainder
$3,780
Sticker price
$16,255
Average net price
$11,153
Average aid coverage
31%
$5,102 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Grand Rapids Community College pays approximately $11,153 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Michigan average of $16,178 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Grand Rapids Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Michigan and national averages.
Grand Rapids Community College net price
$11,153
Michigan average
$16,178
National average
$17,506
Grand Rapids Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $11,859 and average net price at $11,153. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$11,859
Current net price
$11,153
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Grand Rapids Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$38,377
Undergraduates
10,530
10-Year Median Earnings - Grand Rapids Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Grand Rapids Community College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Grand Rapids Community College?
Undergraduates
10,530
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
26.56%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
15.61%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 26.56% of Grand Rapids Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 15.61% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Grand Rapids Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Grand Rapids Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Grand Rapids Community College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Grand Rapids Community College is listed at 143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Grand Rapids Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Community College | Not available | $11,859 | $11,153 | $38,377 |
| Kettering University | 79.09% | $46,380 | $33,092 | $94,823 |
| Chamberlain University-Michigan | 88.89% | $19,686 | $26,870 | $92,405 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 17.94% | $58,072 | $14,832 | $83,648 |
| Michigan Technological University | 87.94% | $41,340 | $15,729 | $78,198 |
Similar Schools in Grand Rapids
This local cluster focuses on nearby Grand Rapids schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Grand Rapids.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Grand Rapids Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Grand Rapids Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Grand Rapids Community College tuition?
Grand Rapids Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $11,859.
What is Grand Rapids Community College's average net price?
Grand Rapids Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $11,153.
What is Grand Rapids Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $38,377 for Grand Rapids Community College.
Is Grand Rapids Community College accredited?
Grand Rapids Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Grand Rapids Community College?
The local dataset lists 10,530 undergraduate students at Grand Rapids Community College.
What percentage of Grand Rapids Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Grand Rapids Community College in the local dataset is 26.56%.
What is the federal loan rate at Grand Rapids Community College?
The federal loan rate for Grand Rapids Community College in the local dataset is 15.61%.
Where should I verify Grand Rapids Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Grand Rapids Community College or the latest official federal education data.