Gogebic Community College

E 4946 Jackson Rd, Ironwood, MI, 49938 - View a map of this school Map

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Gogebic Community College provides educational and enrichment opportunities for its students and the surrounding communities in the College service region. ...

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  • Gogebic Community College
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County Gogebic County, MI -
Title IV Eligible YES Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 593 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 389 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 982 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 89% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 55% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,211 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 44% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,680 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 28% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $801 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 43% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,492 $3,129

School Notes:

  • Gogebic Community College was founded in 1932. It is a public, 2 year community college.
  • Gogebic Community College is situated at the corner of Jackson Road and Greenbush Street on the southeast slope of Mt. Zion. The principal classroom buildings are the Rutger Erickson Liberal Arts Center, the Carl Kleimola Technical Center, and the Jacob Solin Center for Business Education. The three buildings are connected by walkways on two floors and surround a courtyard. In addition to classrooms, laboratories, and faculty offices, each building houses facilities and services for instructional support and student activities. A fourth building, the David G. Lindquist Student Center, is a focal point for student activities on campus and contains a gymnasium, swimming pool, walking track, weight rooms, lounges, snack bar, and more.
  • We offer excellent academic programs that transfer to baccalaureate institutions, career training programs, courses that will stimulate your imagination and personal growth. Whether you are making the initial transition to higher learning or coming back for continuing educational development, the college is focused on furthering your success.
  • The college is accreditated by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • Campus Suites Student Housing is located adjacent to the Lindquist Center and provides an opportunity for students to live on campus while attending GCC.
  • Mt. Zion Winter Recreation Area is located on campus. GCC students with 6 credits or more ski free!
  • Profile last updated: 12/01/2008.

In the News:

  • Calls From Home (The Daily Mining Gazette)
    posted on November 17, 2009 at 03:49:12 pm
    HOUGHTON - On the same day his signing with Michigan Tech was officially announced, Hancock's Tanner Kero celebrated in style, scoring the game-winning goal for the Marquette Rangers in a 4-3 overtime win against North Iowa in a North American Hockey League game at Lakeview Arena in Marquette.
  • NMU sports roundup (The Mining Journal)
    posted on November 16, 2009 at 01:21:15 pm
    Editor's note: Prepared by David Faiella, Northern Michigan University sports information director. SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The Northern Michigan University hockey team struck for two quick goals in the second period and held the lead until the third period Sunday afternoon.
  • Forest Park aims for another district championship (The Iron Mountain Daily News)
    posted on November 6, 2009 at 04:52:56 pm
    IRONWOOD - With an easy 3-0 win over Wakefield-Marenisco Thursday evening, Forest Park is a win away from an 11th straight district volleyball title. Trojans aim for No. 11 tonight at 6:30 p.m. when they take on Watersmeet at Gogebic Community College.
  • Trojans sweep opener (The Iron Mountain Daily News)
    posted on November 4, 2009 at 05:07:47 pm
    IRONWOOD - Forest Park will take on Wakefield-Marinesco in a Class D District 128 volleyball semifinal at Gogebic Community College Thursday at 5 p.m.
  • 2009 November Elections (WLUC Marquette)
    posted on November 3, 2009 at 05:04:29 pm
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