Make the August SAT your best yet! Join Camp Acely

Public
Medium

Grand Rapids Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT RangeN/A
Average GPA3.07
Acceptance Rate100%

GRCC’s 100% acceptance rate means admission is not the main hurdle; your strategy should be starting in the right courses and building momentum toward your credential or transfer plan. With a 59% freshman retention rate, use your GPA, placement results, and advising early to avoid classes that slow you down.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Grand Rapids Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) enrolls 12,468 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. GRCC has a 59% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Location

Grand Rapids, MI

Undergrad Enrollment12,468
Freshman Retention59%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio19:1
Graduation RateN/A
Test PolicyTest-optional

How does your GPA compare at GRCC?

Admission Eligibility Calculator

Enter your GPA to see how you compare to admitted students.

Your GPA
SAT score card showing a 1520 score with an unlocked lock

Unlock your future with Acely

Adaptive SAT and ACT practice that meets you where you are and gets you to your target score.

Start your free trial

Key Grand Rapids Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to GRCC, take your first test by the spring of junior year so you have time to decide whether the score helps your application. Save the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes, and aim to finish with the last fall test that will send scores before GRCC’s regular admission deadline.

Want to improve your scores and unlock scholarships at Grand Rapids Community College?

Higher test scores can mean bigger merit awards. Acely helps you get there faster.

Start your free trial

What you'll actually pay

At GRCC, in-state tuition is $7,830, while out-of-state tuition is $11,760. Use these figures as a starting point, then review grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans that can help reduce your net cost.

House illustration
In-State Tuition$7,830
Out-of-State Tuition$11,760
Room and Board$9,227
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

For out-of-state students, tuition at GRCC is $11,760, compared with $7,830 for in-state students. Room and board adds about $9,227, so total costs can vary based on housing, enrollment choices, and personal expenses. Students should compare the published price with their financial aid eligibility to estimate what they may actually pay.

Student life at Grand Rapids Community College

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Housing

Campus housing details coming soon.

Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

Similar schools

Private not-for-profit
Small

Adrian College

Adrian, MI

Acceptance rate: 72.6%

SAT: 940–1160

ACT: 21–27

View school
Private not-for-profit
Small

Albion College

Albion, MI

Acceptance rate: 80.7%

View school
Private not-for-profit
Small

Alma College

Alma, MI

Acceptance rate: 57%

SAT: 950–1170

ACT: 22–29

View school
Public
Small

Acceptance rate: 65.7%

View school

Ready to fit Grand Rapids Community College's core benchmarks?

Start practicing today and track your progress toward a competitive score.

Start your free trial