Ross College-Grand Rapids North

3488 Plainfield Ave., NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Ross College-Grand Rapids North serves 478 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Ross College-Grand Rapids North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Ross College-Grand Rapids North
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
224 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
39

Student Body

The student population of Ross College-Grand Rapids North has declined by 6% over five years.
The Ross College-Grand Rapids North diversity score of 0.92 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
478 students
3,006 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
# Full-Time Students
478 students
904 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,102 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
478 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
478 students
965 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,448 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
188 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
25%
16%
% White
9%
60%
% Hawaiian
6%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
51%
6%
Diversity Score
0.92
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5238%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
20%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2018)
$9,500
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2018)
$4,724
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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What is Ross College-Grand Rapids North's ranking?
Ross College-Grand Rapids North ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,506 per year for in-state students and $7,381 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $8,280 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 73%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Michigan is Ross College-Grand Rapids North. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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