Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids Community College is a public two-year institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 17,294 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 30.00 out of 100. Its completion rate is 18% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 63% (IPEDS 2023).

The college provides certificate programs across manufacturing, culinary, and technical trades. Programs include Welding Technology/Welder, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Machine Shop Technology/Assistant, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician, Quality Control Technology/Technician, Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies, Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, and Recording Arts Technology/Technician.

Situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan's second-largest city, the college serves a diverse manufacturing and service economy. Its broad technical program offerings align with regional industry demand in automotive, food service, and advanced manufacturing sectors.