Gogebic Community College
- GCC's state of the art campus on beautiful Mt. Zion sets the stage for mind clearing and big thinking. For over 85 years, we have been the small campus with the big commitment to your rewarding future offering over 55 associate degree and certificate programs! We also offer on campus housing, athletics, and one to one student support services. Where else can you fish the Lake Superior shores in the morning and hit the slopes by noon?
School Highlights
Gogebic Community College serves 945 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is same as the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 33%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 945 students
- In-state tuition: $7,653
- Out-state tuition: $8,552
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 12%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 54% over five years.
Gogebic Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
99 staff
224 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Gogebic Community College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 33:1 over five years.
The Gogebic Community College diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
945 students
3,456 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
488 students
1,325 students
# Part-Time Students
457 students
2,131 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
96 students
186 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
88%
67%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.52
College Completion Rate
29%
19%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,500
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,653 is more than the state average of $4,914. The in-state tuition has grown by 29% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,552 is more than the state average of $6,836. The out-state tuition has grown by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,653
$4,914
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,552
$6,836
Tuition Notes
Tuition/fees can vary depending on your residency. Please check with our admissions office at (906) 307-1207 or email admissions@gogebic.edu
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
$11,637
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
ADAPT, Phi Theta Kappa, Religious Christian Groups, Student Senate
Recreational Athletic Programs:
eSports, Intramural Athletics
ADAPT, Phi Theta Kappa, Religious Christian Groups, Student Senate
Recreational Athletic Programs:
eSports, Intramural Athletics
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Gogebic Community College was founded in 1932 and is a public, 2 year community college. It 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 Academic Building, 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 and Conference Center, is a focal point for student activities and athletics on campus and contains a gymnasium, walking track, weight rooms, lounges, Courtside Cafe 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 Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Campus Suites Student Housing is located adjacent to the Lindquist Student and Conference 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!
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