Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295
616-234-4000
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is a public, two-year college in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The college offers associate's degrees, certificates, and professional development and continuing education courses. GRCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The college has an enrollment of more than 14,000 students.
GRCC was founded in 1914 as a night school for adults. The school was located in downtown Grand Rapids and offered classes in business and accounting. In the 1920s, the college began offering daytime classes for high school students. In the 1930s, the college moved to its current location on the west side of Grand Rapids. The college expanded its programs and facilities in the 1960s and 1970s.
GRCC offers more than 100 associate's degree and certificate programs. The college also offers a number of online and hybrid courses. GRCC has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. The college has a diverse student body, with students from more than 50 countries represented.
GRCC is home to a number of unique facilities, including the Albert J. Weatherwax Library, the Bostwick Commons dining hall, and the Ford Fieldhouse. The college also has a number of athletic teams, including men's and women's basketball, cross country, and track and field.
GRCC is a member of the Michigan Community College Association and the American Association of Community Colleges.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 12107
Type: Public, 2-year
Main Website: https://www.grcc.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.grcc.edu/financialaidscholarships