by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Grand Rapids Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Grand Rapids Community College came in at $8,289 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $12,219. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $459 in-state and $459 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,830 | $11,760 |
| Fees | $459 | $459 |
| Total | $8,289 | $12,219 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Grand Rapids Community College cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Grand Rapids Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Grand Rapids Community College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Grand Rapids Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Grand Rapids Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,410 | $11,130 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,470 | $11,220 |
| One Year Ago | $7,590 | $11,400 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,830 | $11,760 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Grand Rapids Community College has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition rose 3.2%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $12,604 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.75%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $8,434. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.78%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $12,437.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,434 | $12,437 |
| In 2 Years | $8,581 | $12,658 |
| In 3 Years | $8,731 | $12,883 |
| In 4 Years | $8,884 | $13,112 |
| In 5 Years | $9,039 | $13,345 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $51,090, versus roughly $34,630 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Grand Rapids Community College, go to the Grand Rapids Community College Financial Aid page.
