The main campus of Grand Rapids Community College is in Grand Rapids, Michigan (a medium-sized city). The school is a public school. Grand Rapids Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to cooking and culinary arts.
Grand Rapids Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Grand Rapids Community College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 14,798 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Grand Rapids Community College
143 Bostwick Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295
General Phone: (616) 234-4000
Admissions Phone: (616) 234-4100
Financial Aid Phone: (616) 234-4030
http://www.grcc.edu
Grand Rapids Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 407 | liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, foreign language and literature, economics, political science, speech and rhetoric |
| Business And Management | 138 | business, business management, accounting technology, fashion merchandising, sales and marketing |
| Education And Teaching | 111 | elementary school teaching, teacher ed, physical education teaching, English teaching, math teaching, music teaching, teacher education and development, art education, ... |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 89 | chef training, restaurant and catering management, pastry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 89 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 87 | criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 85 | dental hygienist, radiation therapist, dental assistant, pre-pharmacy, clinical lab tech |
| Engineering Technician | 82 | engineering technician, architectural drafting, automotive tech, electronics tech, mechanical drafting, HVAC tech, quality control tech, plastics engineering tech, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 62 | child care management, social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 34 | network management, computer programming, computer and info science, computer support, webmastering, computer applications programming |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Mechanics And Repair | 18 | HVAC, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, electrical maintenance and repair |
| Medicine | 16 | pre-med, pre-veterinary, pre-dentistry |
| Engineering | 15 | engineering |
| Production Trades | 14 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Medical Adminstration | 14 | medical secretary |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 12 | photography, commercial art |
| Construction Trades | 10 | home furnishings |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Office And Administration | 8 | executive secretary, general office occupations |
| Media | 8 | journalism |
| Science | 7 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Music | 7 | various music studies, piano, voice, music management |
| Architecture And Planning | 6 | architecture |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Law | 2 | legal secretary |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | conservation |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 1 | funeral and mortuary |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Grand Rapids Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,281 | 84 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 99 | 12 |
In 2005, Grand Rapids Community College had a total enrollment of 14,798 students (9,275 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Grand Rapids, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (616) 234-4100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,380 |
Financial Aid:
Grand Rapids Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 226700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (616) 234-4030
Grand Rapids Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 23 | $83,424 | 37 | $71,795 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $83,424 | 37 | $71,795 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 105 | $79,153 | 82 | $72,084 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 105 | $79,153 | 82 | $72,084 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 44 | 29 | 73 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Basketball | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 21 | 32 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technology, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, Other
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Grand Rapids Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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