Grays Harbor College

1620 Edward P Smith Drive
Aberdeen, WA 98520-7599

Tel: (360)532-9020

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 2,006 students (67% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 41%.
Grays Harbor College is the only community colleges within Grays Harbor County, WA.
The nearest community college is South Puget Sound Community College (41.50 miles away).

The student population of 2,006 has grown by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.

Total Enrollment	2,006 students	4,463 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	24:1	31:1

# Full-Time Students	1,351 students	2,353 students

# Part-Time Students	655 students	2,110 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	3%	1%

% Asian	2%	7%

% Hispanic	8%	10%

% Black	7%	4%

% White	72%	59%

% Hawaiian	1%	1%

% Two or more races	4%	5%

% Unknown races	3%	7%

Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.47	0.62

College Completion Rate	37%	31%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$32,600	$36,300

The public in-state tuition of $3,939 is less than the state average of $4,074. The in-state tuition has grown by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,129 is more than the state average of $7,461. The out-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$3,939	$4,074

Out-State Tuition Fees	$9,129	$7,461

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	86%	71%

Median Debt for Graduates	$11,490	$11,000

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,027	$5,833

Source: 2016 (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.