Gogebic Community College Photo #3 - Mt. Zion is the Winter Recreational Ski Area right on the back slope of the GCC campus. It is the lab for the college's Ski Area Management program.

Gogebic Community College

E4946 Jackson Rd
Ironwood, MI 49938
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 857 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 86%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 857 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,653
  • Out-state tuition: $8,552
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Gogebic Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Gogebic Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
99 staff
224 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Gogebic Community College and community college average number of faculty in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Gogebic Community College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The Gogebic Community College diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
857 students
2,074 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Gogebic Community College and community college average student staff ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
382 students
726 students
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# Part-Time Students
475 students
1,348 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Gogebic Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Gogebic Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Michigan.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
832 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
382 students
737 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Gogebic Community College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
475 students
1,287 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
96 students
178 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Gogebic Community College and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
% Asian
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gogebic Community College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gogebic Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gogebic Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gogebic Community College and the percentage of White community college students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
90%
56%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Gogebic Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gogebic Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
Diversity Score
0.19
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Gogebic Community College and the community college average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3687%
0.2325%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Gogebic Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2287%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,500
$30,700
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Gogebic Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Michigan by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $7,653 is more than the state average of $4,952. The in-state tuition has grown by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,552 is more than the state average of $6,896. The out-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,653
$4,952
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Gogebic Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,552
$6,896
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Gogebic Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Tuition Notes
Tuition/fees can vary depending on your residency. Please check with our admissions office at (906) 307-1207 or email admissions@gogebic.edu
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
89%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Gogebic Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,480
$11,704
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Gogebic Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Gogebic Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Gogebic Community College cost?
Gogebic Community College's tuition is approximately $7,653 for In-State students and $8,552 for Out-State students.
What sports does Gogebic Community College offer?
Gogebic Community College offers 1 interscholastic sports: Volleyball.
What is Gogebic Community College's ranking?
Gogebic Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 857 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,653
  • Out-state tuition: $8,552
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,952 per year for in-state students and $6,896 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,103 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Michigan is MIAT College of Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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