Grays Harbor College
- Grays Harbor College is a student-centered institution that inspires academic achievement,prepares an excellent workforce, and fosters personal growth by providing outstanding education and cultural opportunities for improving lives in a global community.
School Highlights
Grays Harbor College serves 1,853 students (69% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,853 students
- In-state tuition: $3,939
- Out-state tuition: $9,129
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 40%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Grays Harbor College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 179 teachers has grown by 49% over five years.
Grays Harbor College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
179 staff
353 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Grays Harbor College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five years.
The Grays Harbor College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,853 students
4,700 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,284 students
2,313 students
# Part-Time Students
569 students
2,387 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
14%
15%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
60%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
8%
12%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.73
College Completion Rate
37%
30%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,600
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,939 is less than the state average of $4,058. The in-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,129 is more than the state average of $7,211. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,939
$4,058
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,129
$7,211
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
64%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,485
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,693
$6,267
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Grays Harbor College, a community college, was conceived in 1929 by a group of Aberdeen citizens under the leadership of Mr. W. O. McCaw and on August 7, 1930, was incorporated under the laws of the state of Washington. The college operated as a private institution from 1930 to 1945. In 1945, the Aberdeen School District assumed control of the college and provided much needed financial stability. Since that time Grays Harbor College has continued to serve the men and women of this area, offering them academic, professional and technical courses at a low cost and giving them the opportunity to live at home. Located on a picturesque 120-acre site overlooking the town of Aberdeen and its seaport on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, Grays Harbor College offers a beautiful setting and challenging programs for learners of all ages and interests. Our two-year community college- one of 34 in the Washington State system, is committed to being the premier choice for excellence in education, training, and services, responsive to the diverse needs of our communities. The college offers Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, GED and Four-Year degree programs. Grays Harbor College is accredited as a community college by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. College-level credits earned by students at Grays Harbor College are accepted by colleges and universities throughout the United States.
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