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Grand Rapids Community College is situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The university offers several learning opportunities, occupational training and Associates degree programs to the students.
GRCC has more than 10,000 undergraduates enrolled in nearly 1,500 occupational and liberal arts courses. The university currently has more than 300 part-time and 200 full-time members and staff.
GRCC’s sports teams are nicknamed The Raiders. The teams participate in women’s volleyball, tennis, softball and basketball and men’s tennis, golf, football, basketball and baseball.
The main campus of Grand Rapids Community College is in Grand Rapids, MI (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 2007-2008, the school had 15,212 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
http://www.grcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 521 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, political science, foreign language and literature, economics, library science |
| Business and Management | 222 | business, business management, accounting technology, sales and marketing, fashion merchandising |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 131 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 109 | HVAC tech, mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, automotive tech, engineering technician, electronics tech, plastics engineering tech, quality control tech, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 100 | criminal justice and administration, corrections, criminal justice and police |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 88 | chef training, restaurant and catering management, pastry |
| Medical Support and Technology | 85 | dental hygienist, radiation therapist, dental assistant, pre-pharmacy, clinical lab tech |
| Education and Teaching | 83 | elementary school teaching, teacher ed, physical education teaching, teacher aide, industrial arts teaching, music teaching, English teaching, teacher education and development, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 57 | child care management, social work, adult development and aging |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 49 | computer programming, network management, computer and info science, webmastering, computer applications programming, computer support |
| Mechanics and Repair | 44 | HVAC, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, mechanics and repairers, electrical maintenance and repair |
| Therapy and Counseling | 31 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Engineering | 21 | engineering |
| Office and Administration | 19 | executive secretary |
| Production Trades | 19 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Art Studies | 17 | art studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 17 | photography, commercial art |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 16 | occupational therapist assistant, occupational therapy |
| Medicine | 12 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary |
| Design | 9 | interior design |
| Science | 9 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Media | 8 | journalism |
| Music | 7 | various music studies, piano, music performance |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | conservation, forestry |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical office management |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 1 | chemical tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 1 | landscaping |
| Architecture and Planning | 1 | architecture |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 1 | funeral and mortuary |
Number of programs and degrees for Grand Rapids Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,534 | 82 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 161 | 17 |
In 2007-2008, Grand Rapids Community College had a total enrollment of 15,212 students (10,546 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,252 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,172 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
Grand Rapids Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 226700)
Grand Rapids Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $95,911 | 19 | $76,356 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 7 | $59,455 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $64,640 | 11 | $59,401 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $87,832 | 37 | $68,118 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 68 | $93,277 | 48 | $88,546 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $76,184 | 22 | $76,040 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $55,434 | 19 | $58,177 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 105 | $84,092 | 89 | $78,971 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39 | 26 | 65 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Basketball | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 20 | 29 |
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
Forestry, General
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
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
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts 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
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
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
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
Mechanics and Repairers, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 Performance, General
Music, Other
Piano and Organ
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
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
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
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% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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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