Grand Rapids Community College

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,869

Cost of attendance at Grand Rapids Community College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,589

Cost of attendance at Grand Rapids Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Grand Rapids Community College was $9,168. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at GRCC

GRCC net price calculator

$9,168

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Michigan and nationwide.

Michigan's average	$12,908
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of GRCC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$9,168	$1,326 (17%)	$7,036	$7,994	$9,822	$12,525	$13,602
2021	$7,842	$228 (3%)	$6,625	$7,218	$9,147	$12,718	$13,430
2020	$8,070	$524 (7%)	$6,668	$7,267	$10,055	$12,479	$13,064
2019	$7,546	$434 (5%)	$6,556	$6,962	$9,771	$11,835	$12,258
2018	$7,980	$3,429 (75%)	$6,744	$7,149	$10,143	$12,204	$12,271
2017	$4,551	$14	$3,231	$4,183	$6,680	$8,623	$9,231
2016	$4,565	$293 (7%)	$3,554	$4,046	$6,989	$8,496	$9,044
2015	$4,272	$385 (10%)	$3,412	$4,010	$6,461	$8,163	$8,486
2014	$3,887	--	$3,170	$3,688	$6,585	$8,132	$8,169

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Grand Rapids Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$21,121	$905 (4%)	$7,869	$12,479	$773
2021	$20,216	$259 (1%)	$7,869	$11,604	$743
2020	$19,957	$456 (2%)	$7,809	$11,275	$873
2019	$19,501	$1,541 (9%)	$7,681	$10,910	$910
2018	$17,960	$630 (3%)	$6,945	$10,050	$965
2017	$18,590	$4,838 (35%)	$7,599	$9,975	$1,016
2016	$13,752	$96	$6,027	$6,503	$1,222
2015	$13,656	$424 (3%)	$5,931	$6,503	$1,222
2014	$13,232	$270 (2%)	$5,742	$6,290	$1,200
2013	$12,962	--	$5,619	$5,682	$1,661

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: GRCC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $773.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, GRCC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $3,904

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,904
How much is GRCC application fees?: GRCC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: GRCC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Grand Rapids Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$247	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$371	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Grand Rapids Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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