School Highlights
Ross College-Grand Rapids North serves 387 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 43:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ross College-Grand Rapids North
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
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
9 staff
70 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
16
Student Body
The student population of Ross College-Grand Rapids North has grown by 275% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 43:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Ross College-Grand Rapids North diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 71% over five years.
Total Enrollment
387 students
2,149 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
387 students
889 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
387 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
387 students
961 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
34%
16%
% White
18%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
30%
8%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
52%
31%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2018)
$9,500
$11,698
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2018)
$4,724
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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 and Least debt for graduating students.
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