Outcomes at Grand Rapids CC
Graduation Rate
18.54%
Transfer-out Rate
20.17%
Retention Rate
56.00%
The graduation rate at Grand Rapids Community College is 18.54% last year which is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Michigan. 285 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,537 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 23.25%.
The transfer-out rate is 20.17% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Michigan. The retention rate (full-time students) is 56% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Michigan.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Grand Rapids Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Grand Rapids Community College. 285 students have completed and 310 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 222 students still enrolled and 720 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,537 | 763 | 774 |
| Completers | 285 (18.54%) | 137 (17.96%) | 148 (19.12%) |
| Transfer-out | 310 (20.17%) | 154 (20.18%) | 156 (20.16%) |
| Still Enrolled | 222 (14.44%) | 92 (12.06%) | 130 (16.80%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 720 (46.84%) | 380 (49.80%) | 340 (43.93%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 51 students have completed in 2 years and additional 69 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 285 (18.54%) |
137 (17.96%) |
148 (19.12%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 69 (4.49%) |
49 (6.42%) |
20 (2.58%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 216 (14.05%) |
88 (11.53%) |
128 (16.54%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 157 (10.21%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 51 (3.32%) |
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| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 106 (6.90%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18.54% (285/1,537) | 17.96% (137/763) | 19.12% (148/774) |
| Asian | 14.52% (9/62) | 15.79% (6/38) | 12.50% (3/24) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 17.65% (27/153) | 27.63% (21/76) | 7.79% (6/77) |
| Hispanic | 15.05% (42/279) | 14.29% (18/126) | 15.69% (24/153) |
| White | 20.61% (190/922) | 18.14% (86/474) | 23.21% (104/448) |
| Two or More Race | 14.08% (10/71) | 10.71% (3/28) | 16.28% (7/43) |
| Unknown | 18.92% (7/37) | 16.67% (3/18) | 21.05% (4/19) |