Green River College — College Profile

About

Nestled in the scenic, forested landscape of Auburn, Washington, Green River College is widely recognized for its exceptional university transfer pathways and its status as a top-ranking U.S. community college for international student enrollment. The college is particularly renowned for its high-demand Applied Baccalaureate degrees in cutting-edge fields like Software Development, Cybersecurity, and Aeronautical Science, alongside its strong pre-professional associate transfer tracks. Students enjoy a vibrant, globally diverse campus culture supported by over 40 active student organizations and a close-knit, welcoming community that thrives in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. What truly sets Green River apart is its rare-for-community-colleges on-campus apartment housing and its highly distinctive High School Completion Plus program, which allows motivated students to earn a Washington State high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously.

Wikipedia:Green River College is a public community college in Auburn, Washington, United States. It has a student body of over 13,000 and has satellite campuses in nearby cities of Kent and Enumclaw, Washington. The college primarily awards associates degrees but also offers 9 bachelor's degrees.

Location

Auburn, WA, 98092-3622 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

SEA · Seattle

11 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$22,040

Out-of-state COA

$22,592

Avg net price

$13,803

In-state tuition

$4,711

Out-of-state tuition

$5,263

Books & supplies

$528/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$11,415

$30–48k

$12,433

$48–75k

$14,756

$75–110k

$18,681

$110k+

$21,533

Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

40%

Transfer-out rate

17%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

39%

Transferred

28%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

33%

Median earnings (6yr)

$43,127

Median earnings (10yr)

$50,712

Median debt

$11,891

Monthly loan payment

$126

Debt range (25th–75th)

$2,767–$11,037

Debt (90th percentile)

$19,377

Student Body

Men 49%Women 51%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

19%

First-generation

45%

Median family income

$22,259

Independent students

54%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

26.0

Part-time students

42%

Race & ethnicity

White

24%

Hispanic

15%

Black

Asian

12%

Two or more

Non-resident

17%

AI/AN

Unknown

14%

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$43,127

10 years after entry

$50,712

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management54

Computer Programming35

Business Administration, Management and Operations35

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations23

Air Transportation21

Natural Resources Conservation and Research12

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8

Legal Support Services1

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Institutional

Endowment

$27M

Classification

Baccalaureate/Associates

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

100%

Avg faculty salary

$10,016/mo

Instructional spend/student