by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Grand Rapids Community College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Grand Rapids Community College is ranked #906 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C+ (above average for value). Within Michigan, it ranks #29 of 77 for value.
Below is the detailed Grand Rapids Community College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Grand Rapids Community College is ranked #37 out of #80 in Michigan for quality and #29 out of #77 for Michigan value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Grand Rapids Community College financial aid page to be sure.
Grand Rapids Community College is ranked #906 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Grand Rapids Community College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Grand Rapids Community College costs about $11,507. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $46,028 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $16,021 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $8,621 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,507 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $46,028 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Grand Rapids Community College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Grand Rapids Community College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $64,084 | — | — |
| All Students | $46,028 | #906 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $34,484 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $64,084 | — | — |
| All Students | $46,028 | #29 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $34,484 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Grand Rapids Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,228 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,706 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,201 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,418 |
| Over $110K | $15,347 |
About 61% of Grand Rapids Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,494 per year. Get more details on the Grand Rapids Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Grand Rapids Community College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.