How much has Grand Rapids CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

37.53%

In-State

40.21%

Out-of-State

Grand Rapids CC's tuition & fees has increased from $8,715 (2015) to $12,219 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 40.21% over the past 10 years.

Grand Rapids CC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Michigan's average increase rate of 21.56%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 67.99% from 2015 ($16,440).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Grand Rapids CC's COA is $27,617, which is increased by 3.16% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Grand Rapids CC's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$13,752$16,440-
2016-17 --$18,590$22,04034.06%
2017-18 --$17,960$21,096-4.28%
2018-19 --$19,501$22,9949.00%
2019-20 --$19,957$23,5572.45%
2020-21 --$20,216$23,9361.61%
2021-22 --$31,937$35,65748.97%
2022-23 --$23,143$26,893-24.58%
2023-24 --$22,962$26,772-0.45%
2024-25 --$23,687$27,6173.16%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 40.21% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $11,760. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Grand Rapids Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$6,027$8,715-
2016-17$7,599$11,04926.78%
2017-18$6,945$10,081-8.76%
2018-19$7,681$11,17410.84%
2019-20$7,809$11,4092.10%
2020-21$7,869$11,5891.58%
2021-22$7,869$11,589
2022-23$7,929$11,6790.78%
2023-24$8,049$11,8591.54%
2024-25$8,289$12,2193.04%
Grand Rapids Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $616, and it has decreased -49.59% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,222-
2016-17$1,016-16.86%
2017-18$965-5.02%
2018-19$910-5.70%
2019-20$873-4.07%
2020-21$743-14.89%
2021-22$11,5891,459.76%
2022-23$778-93.29%
2023-24$616-20.82%
2024-25$616

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 51.63% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Grand Rapids Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$6,503-
2016-17$9,97553.39%
2017-18$10,0500.75%
2018-19$10,9108.56%
2019-20$11,2753.35%
2020-21$11,6042.92%
2021-22$12,4797.54%
2022-23$14,43615.68%
2023-24$14,297-0.96%
2024-25$14,7823.39%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Grand Rapids Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Grand Rapids Community College$12,219
($8,289)		$11,859
($8,049)		3.04%
Macomb Community College$8,370
($6,630)		$8,220
($6,510)		1.82%
Oakland Community College$5,560
($5,560)		$5,560
($5,560)		-
Wayne County Community College District$4,067
($3,333)		$4,067
($3,333)		-
Washtenaw Community College$6,504
($4,704)		$6,336
($4,584)		2.65%
Lansing Community College$11,300
($7,700)		$11,030
($7,520)		2.45%

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