by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Grand Rapids Community College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Grand Rapids Community College cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Grand Rapids Community College ran about $11,589 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. If you were a Michigan resident, the yearly charges were $7,869.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $11,130 | $459 | $11,589 |
| In-State | $7,410 | $459 | $7,869 |
Grand Rapids Community College tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Grand Rapids Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $11,589 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Grand Rapids Community College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
In-state undergrads in Michigan pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Michigan pay an average of $7,869 a year to attend Grand Rapids Community College, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Grand Rapids Community College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Grand Rapids Community College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 0.81% for the past five years, Michigan residents could expect to pay $7,997 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If the in-state Grand Rapids Community College tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $16,059, and four years would cost $32,381.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 1.23% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $11,875 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $23,896 for two years and $48,382 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Grand Rapids Community College.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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