Green River College

12401 SE 320th St
Auburn, WA 98092
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 6,559 students (61% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is same as the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is less than the state average of 90%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 6,559 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,495
  • Out-state tuition: $10,431
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 89%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Green River College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 620 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Green River College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
620 staff
353 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Green River College has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Green River College diversity score of 0.80 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,559 students
3,720 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
3,969 students
1,814 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,590 students
1,906 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Green River College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Washington.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
772 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,969 students
1,814 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,590 students
1,906 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
12%
8%
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% Asian
6%
5%
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% Hispanic
1%
1%
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% Black
12%
15%
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% White
11%
10%
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% Hawaiian
38%
46%
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% Two or more races
9%
11%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
11%
4%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
Diversity Score
0.80
0.73
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
30%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Green River College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Washington by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3801%
0.3575%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,500
$36,400
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Green River College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Washington by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,495 is more than the state average of $4,105. The in-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,431 is more than the state average of $7,359. The out-state tuition has grown by 132% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,495
$4,105
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,431
$7,359
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
38%
58%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Green River College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,572
$11,794
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,380
$6,292
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Green River College cost?
Green River College's tuition is approximately $4,495 for In-State students and $10,431 for Out-State students.
What is Green River College's ranking?
Green River College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Green River College located?
Green River College is located in the Lea Hill neighborhood of Auburn, WA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 6,559 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,495
  • Out-state tuition: $10,431
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 89%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,105 per year for in-state students and $7,359 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Washington is 96%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Washington community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Washington is Highline College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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