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Ross College-Grand Rapids North

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 24 to 1
Students retention rate 58%
On-time graduation rate 71%

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Ross College-Grand Rapids North is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Ross College-Grand Rapids North is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Ross College-Grand Rapids North is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Ross College-Grand Rapids North is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Ross College-Grand Rapids North do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at Ross College-Grand Rapids North are Dental Assisting/Assistant, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Program Length 1 months
Tuition and Fees $1,090
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $1,090

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Ross College-Grand Rapids North received on average $7,492 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,492
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 150 74% $5,740 $861,006
Other Federal Grant 159 78% $5,651 $898,506
State Grant/Scholarships 1 0% $6,645 $6,645
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 110 54% $2,873 $315,975
Total Grant & Scholarships 163 80% $7,492 $1,221,126

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ross College-Grand Rapids North students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ross College-Grand Rapids North students is 70.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.7%.

70.9%

  • African American 66.7% 4 students
  • white 72.2% 39 students
  • hispanic 78.6% 11 students

Service Offerings

Ross College-Grand Rapids North provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

Ross College-Grand Rapids North offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes