Ross College-Grand Rapids North

3488 Plainfield Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

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:

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Attribute

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)
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
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
2,473 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
387 students
889 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,584 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
487 students
413 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
387 students
961 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,658 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
114 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
Acceptance Rate
n/a
77%
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 43:1
  • Minority enrollment: 82%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,915 per year for in-state students and $6,808 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $9,806 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 76%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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