Gogebic Community College
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- 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 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 34%.
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 | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 34 staff | 103 staff |
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: 2019 (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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