Green River Community College
School Notes Overview:
Green River Community College improves the lives of people within our diverse communities by providing quality education and training programs. We assist students in defining and achieving their goals through instructional excellence, innovative programs and responsive services....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | King County, WA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 4,152 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,669 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 6,821 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 21% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 16% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,580 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 14% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,884 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 4% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,303 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 6% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,365 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Green River Community College is a two-year public college in Washington state that offers degrees and certificates in academic and professional and technical programs, as well as courses in continuing education and developmental education. Located on 186 acres, Green River has been committed to maintaining the ecological integrity of the campus's forested growth. Students enjoy this beautiful campus in its safe and peaceful environment.
- Green River offers courses and programs leading to a variety of associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas in professional and technical fields and academic transfer. The college also offers customized training, developmental and basic skills programs, as well as a variety of noncredit activities and courses for personal enrichment. Students enroll at the main campus in Auburn, the Center at Enumclaw, Center at Kent, other community locations, and through distance learning. Green River also offers a variety of support services to currently enrolled and prospective students to increase their chances for success.
- Green River Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Coeur d'Alene Press Newspaper | CDAPress.com (Coeur d'Alene Press)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 10:42:05 am
It took three years longer than he intended, but University of Idaho junior Shawn Henderson is finally getting to play basketball with point guard Mac Hopson. - Fire & rescue blotter | Nov. 6 (Auburn Reporter)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 04:27:03 pm
Fire: 12:31 p.m., (Pacific). Firefighters responding to an oil fire in the 500 block of Puget Place South found that the resident, gender not given, had run into trouble using a portable propane appliance to heat oil for deep frying. - Fire & rescue blotter | Oct. 30 (Auburn Reporter)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 03:28:57 am
Car vs. pedestrian: 9:45 p.m., (Auburn). Firefighters treated a man who had been in a verbal and physical fight in which somebody had hit him with a baseball bat and run him over with a car as they fled. - Fire & rescue blotter | Oct. 23 (Auburn Reporter)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 03:49:17 pm
Aid call: 11:38 a.m., (Pacific). Firefighters and King County Medics treated a person, gender not given, for respiratory distress, and American Medical Response transported him or her to St. Francis Hospital for follow-up care. - Green River boasts cricket program (Auburn Reporter)
posted on October 22, 2009 at 11:15:38 pm
Ankit Panchal is perfectly happy now with his life in the United States. For more than a year the international student from the Indian state of Gujarat has been enrolled in the Green River Community College air traffic control program.
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- Highline Community College - 6,629 students - 7.7 mi. away - view location
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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
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