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General Contact

Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

FINANCIAL AID RATE

70%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

20:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,786

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Grand Rapids Community College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Grand Rapids Community College

1001 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

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.  View the Campus Map and Take a virtual campus tour of the school today.

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:

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

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Grand Rapids Community College offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male574
Female686

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian7
Asian51
Black89
Hispanic123
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders1
White922
Multiple Races23
Non Resident Alien8
Unknown36

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Liberal Arts program at Grand Rapids Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
    • Total Employment: 750
    • Average Annual Salary: $50530

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Grand Rapids Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Grand Rapids Community College may offer services like:

  • Online classes
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Grand Rapids Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball