Head Coach
Joe Fox
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Grand Rapids Community College Basketball
Grand Rapids Community College positions itself as a calculated pathway for players seeking a NJCAA platform within the Michigan Community College Athletic Association. Head coach Joe Fox structures the program around systematic player development, the kind of methodical progression that transfers smoothly to four-year institutions. Rather than treating junior college as a holding pattern, the program frames it as a chess move: prove yourself in a competitive conference, build film that speaks to universities, and emerge with tangible options. The MCCAA offers consistent competition that scouts monitor. Playing here means your development happens under legitimate pressure, not in isolation. Fox emphasizes system mastery over individual flash, guards learn ball movement and spacing, post players understand positioning and timing. Over two years, that discipline compounds. Players who buy into the framework typically see significant recruitment interest from Division II and Division III programs, plus the occasional DI opportunity for standouts. The strategic advantage: you're not competing for attention in a talent-saturated four-year pipeline. You're building a clear narrative, consistent growth, conference visibility, coach vouching for your progress. That's leverage when conversations with transfer schools happen. This program respects players who think long-term. If you're serious about using junior college as a launchpad rather than a fallback, the system here rewards that mentality. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$3,357/yr
Grad rate
20%
Enrollment
10,698
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $3,357 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $2,186 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $2,298 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $2,726 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $5,517 / year
- $110,001+
- $7,649 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 10,698
- Average net price
- $3,357 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $4,270 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $12,520 / year
- Graduation rate
- 20%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Michigan Community College Athletic Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Alpena Community College
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Location Alpena, MI | Enrollment 732 | Avg. net price $3,238 |
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Bay College
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Location Brimley, MI | Enrollment 1,223 | Avg. net price $9,028 |
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Delta College
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Location University Center, MI | Enrollment 6,573 | Avg. net price $7,911 |
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Glen Oaks Community College
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Location Centreville, MI | Enrollment 600 | Avg. net price $5,737 |
Gogebic Community College
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Location Houghton, MI | Enrollment 511 | Avg. net price $6,623 |
Grand Rapids Community College
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Location Grand Rapids, MI | Enrollment 10,698 | Avg. net price $3,357 |
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Henry Ford College
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Location Dearborn, MI | Enrollment 8,643 | Avg. net price $317 |
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Jackson College
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Location Jackson, MI | Enrollment 3,422 | Avg. net price $9,797 |
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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Location Kalamazoo, MI | Enrollment 4,997 | Avg. net price $2,461 |
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Kellogg Community College
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Location Battle Creek, MI | Enrollment 2,971 | Avg. net price $4,975 |
Kirtland Community College
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Location Grayling, MI | Enrollment 1,023 | Avg. net price $5,522 |
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Lake Michigan College
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Location Benton Harbor, MI | Enrollment 2,105 | Avg. net price $5,404 |
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Lansing Community College
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Location Lansing, MI | Enrollment 8,207 | Avg. net price $5,292 |
Macomb Community College
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Location Warren, MI | Enrollment 13,876 | Avg. net price — |
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Mid Michigan College
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Location Mount Pleasant, MI | Enrollment 2,098 | Avg. net price $5,846 |
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Mott Community College
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Location Flint, MI | Enrollment 5,251 | Avg. net price $9,438 |
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Muskegon Community College
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Location Muskegon, MI | Enrollment 2,760 | Avg. net price $3,531 |
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North Central Michigan College
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Location Gaylord, MI | Enrollment 942 | Avg. net price $9,006 |
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Oakland Community College
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Location Royal Oak, MI | Enrollment 12,748 | Avg. net price $5,190 |
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Schoolcraft College
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Location Livonia, MI | Enrollment 7,511 | Avg. net price $9,329 |
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Southwestern Michigan College
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Location Dowagiac, MI | Enrollment 1,431 | Avg. net price $6,613 |
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St. Clair County Community College
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Location Port Huron, MI | Enrollment 2,138 | Avg. net price $10,902 |
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Wayne County Community College District
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Location Detroit, MI | Enrollment 7,423 | Avg. net price $5,268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grand Rapids Community College JUCO?
Yes, Grand Rapids Community College is a JUCO program in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Grand Rapids Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Grand Rapids Community College in?
Grand Rapids Community College competes in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Grand Rapids Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $3,357 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Grand Rapids Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 10,698 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Grand Rapids Community College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Compete at the Level Grand Rapids Community College Scouts
JUCO coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments, giving your film the competitive context that programs like Grand Rapids Community College need to make a decision.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.