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 950 students (52% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 31%.
- Gogebic Community College is the only community colleges within Gogebic County, MI.
- The nearest community college to Gogebic Community College is Nicolet College (69.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Gogebic Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Gogebic Community College | (MI) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 34 staff | 100 staff |
Total Enrollment | 950 students | 3,505 students |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 35:1 |
# Full-Time Students | 490 students | 1,591 students |
# Part-Time Students | 460 students | 1,914 students |
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Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 288 |
% American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
% Asian | - | 2% |
% Hispanic | - | 3% |
% Black | - | 14% |
% White | - | 69% |
% Non Resident races | - | 1% |
Diversity Score | 1.00 | 0.50 |
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College Completion Rate | 34% | 14% |
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,500 | $30,600 |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
Sports | Basketball, Softball, VolleyballBasketball, Softball, 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 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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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Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Gogebic Community College is Nicolet College (69.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Nicolet CollegePublic1,849 students | 69.80 Mi5364 College Drive
Rhinelander,  WI  54501
(715) 365-4410 69.801,849 - Finlandia UniversityPrivate, non-profit493 students | 87.00 Mi601 Quincy St
Hancock,  MI  49930
(906) 482-5300 87.00493 - Lake Superior CollegePublic5,101 students | 96.20 Mi2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth,  MN  55811
(800) 432-2884 96.205,101 - 3,045 students | 97.90 Mi505 Pine Ridge Drive
Shell Lake,  WI  54871
(715) 468-2815 97.903,045 - 4,377 students | 106.20 Mi1000 Campus Dr
Wausau,  WI  54401
(715) 675-3331 106.204,377
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