Gogebic Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Gogebic Community College is a public community college in Ironwood, Michigan, enrolling about 511 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,397 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,800. Student demographics in federal data include White (86.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,800
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,397 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 511 67.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 35.61%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 39.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 33.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,070
- Room & Board: $6,923 annual estimate
Gogebic Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Gogebic Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Gogebic Community College?
Gogebic Community College is located in Ironwood, MI (ZIP 49938).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Gogebic Community College public or private?
Gogebic Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Gogebic Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,800 in-state, $7,530 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,397.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,212 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,977 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,581 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,118 |
| $110,001+ | $11,002 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,200.
How big is Gogebic Community College?
Total enrollment: 511 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,070 students.
About 67% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Gogebic Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 35.61%.
First-year retention: 63.7%.
What do graduates of Gogebic Community College earn?
Median earnings: $32,998 six years after entry; $40,950 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,925.
30.12% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Gogebic Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (32 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (24 completions)
- General Studies (22 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (17 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (11 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (11 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (9 completions)
- Social Work (7 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (7 completions)
- Forest Technology/Technician (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Gogebic Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 35.61%; median earnings $40,950 at 10 years; net price $5,397. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Gogebic Community College was $4,800.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,397
2024 Value
In 2024 Gogebic Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,397.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,588 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,397 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,200 4-Year In-State Tuition
$30,120 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,923 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,223 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$52,892 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Gogebic Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.12% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
17.26% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Gogebic Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Gogebic Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,114 | $6,253 | $8,352 |
| 2014 | $4,124 | $6,325 | $8,061 |
| 2015 | $4,344 | $6,607 | $8,627 |
| 2016 | $4,492 | $6,817 | $7,447 |
| 2017 | $4,739 | $7,188 | $7,996 |
| 2018 | $4,924 | $7,373 | $7,610 |
| 2019 | $5,072 | $7,552 | $7,942 |
| 2020 | $5,165 | $7,707 | $7,939 |
| 2021 | $5,294 | $7,898 | $8,059 |
| 2022 | $5,442 | $8,108 | $7,804 |
| 2023 | $5,590 | $8,318 | $5,216 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Gogebic Community College reported total enrollment of about 511 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (86.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4.1%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (3.1%). About 30.12% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
67.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Gogebic Community College in 2024 is 511 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,070 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 86.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
29.55% 100% Completion Time
35.61% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 29.55% of students graduating from Gogebic Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 9% male / 91% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 4% male / 96% female
- General Studies: 55% male / 45% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Gogebic Community College.
Return on Investment
$10,925 Median Student Debt
$40,950 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.68% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1796.89% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Gogebic Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 28 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 32 completions
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 24 completions
3. General Studies: 22 completions
4. Business/Commerce, General: 17 completions
5. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 11 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 11 completions
7. Welding Technology/Welder: 9 completions
8. Social Work: 7 completions
9. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 7 completions
Most popular programs at Gogebic Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Gogebic Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Gogebic Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,135
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,864
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Gogebic Community College is a public institution located in Ironwood, MI, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, General Studies. Enrollment is approximately 511 students. Student body composition includes White (86.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4.1%), American Indian or Alaska Native (3.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 35.61%. Approximately 30.12% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Ironwood, MI 49938
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 35.61% graduation rate at Gogebic Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gogebic Community College located?
Gogebic Community College is located in Ironwood, MI.
How much does Gogebic Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,800 and average net price is $5,397 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,923 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Gogebic Community College?
Gogebic Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,070 students, White (86.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Gogebic Community College?
About 39.0% of students at Gogebic Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Gogebic Community College earn?
Median earnings are $32,998 six years after entry and $40,950 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Gogebic Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 35.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Gogebic Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,925.
Is Gogebic Community College public or private?
Gogebic Community College is a public institution located in Ironwood, MI.
Is Gogebic Community College an HBCU?
No. Gogebic Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Gogebic Community College a tribal college?
No. Gogebic Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Gogebic Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Gogebic Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.1%).
Is Gogebic Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Gogebic Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Michigan trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.