Grand Rapids Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

38%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
0%
International
10
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Grand Rapids Community College has a diverse student body with 38% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
61.9%(10,682)
Hispanic
15.8%(2,733)
African American
9.2%(1,592)
Asian
4.1%(701)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(97)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(12)
Two or More Races
3.6%(627)
Unknown
4.7%(808)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color38%
Total Enrollment17,294
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Grand Rapids Community College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Grand Rapids Community College has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.1%(7,805)
Women
54.9%(9,489)

Gender Statistics

Men7,805

45% of total enrollment

Women9,489

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Grand Rapids Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 31% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.6%(1,414)
18-19
26.2%(3,185)
20-21
17.7%(2,149)
22-24
13.2%(1,604)
25+
31.2%(3,790)

Age Diversity Insights

31%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Grand Rapids Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 198% in-state residents, -98% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(2,805)

Regional Representation

In-State2,805

198% of student body

States Represented

10 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

38%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age