Green River College

12401 SE 320th St
Auburn, WA 98092

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Tel: (253) 833-9111

Green River Community College is a public two-year college where students from all over the world come together to learn, grow and enrich their lives. At Green River, students can choose from a wide variety of transfer degrees, professional-technical programs, pre-college and basic skills courses and continuing education classes. High-quality faculty and motivated staff advise, counsel and support students in their chosen educational careers, creating an atmosphere where achievement is expected and encouraged. Strong academics, solid student services, a diverse and lively campus community and new facilities combine at Green River to provide students a one-of-kind education with lessons that will stay with them throughout their lives.

School Highlights

Green River College serves 8,471 students (63% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 53%.

The teacher population of 250 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Green River College	(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate of Arts Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Four or more years	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	250 staff	141 staff

The student population of Green River College has grown by 7% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 has increased from 31:1 over five years.

The Green River College diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.

Total Enrollment	8,471 students	3,905 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	34:1	27:1

# Full-Time Students	5,326 students	2,290 students

# Part-Time Students	3,145 students	2,049 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	1%

% Asian	10%	7%

% Hispanic	10%	13%

% Black	6%	5%

% White	41%	47%

% Hawaiian	1%	1%

% Two or more races	10%	7%

% Non Resident races	10%	7%

% Unknown races	11%	12%

Diversity Score	0.77	0.73

College Completion Rate	36%	31%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$39,500	$36,200

The public in-state tuition of $4,495 is more than the state average of $4,058. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $10,431 is more than the state average of $7,211. The out-state tuition has grown by 119% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,495	$4,058

Out-State Tuition Fees	$10,431	$7,211

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	47%	66%

Median Debt for Graduates	$8,547	$11,595

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,242	$6,271

Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Green River College is Highline College (7.7 miles away).