Grays Harbor College

1620 Edward P Smith Drive
Aberdeen, WA 98520

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 1,868 students (69% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 53%.

The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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	85 staff	157 staff

The student population of Grays Harbor College has declined by 6% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.

The Grays Harbor College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 43% over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,868 students	4,698 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	22:1	27:1

# Full-Time Students	1,283 students	2,397 students

# Part-Time Students	585 students	2,301 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	3%	1%

% Asian	2%	7%

% Hispanic	11%	13%

% Black	4%	5%

% White	54%	47%

% Hawaiian	1%	1%

% Two or more races	7%	7%

% Non Resident races	7%	7%
% Unknown races	11%	12%

Diversity Score	0.67	0.73

College Completion Rate	37%	31%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$32,600	$36,200

The public in-state tuition of $3,939 is less than the state average of $4,058. The in-state tuition has grown by 6% 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	86%	65%

Median Debt for Graduates	$9,500	$11,595

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$6,271

Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Grays Harbor College is South Puget Sound Community College (41.5 miles away).