Grays Harbor College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
On-time graduation rate	40%

Located in Aberdeen, Washington, Grays Harbor College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Grays Harbor College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Grays Harbor College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Grays Harbor College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Grays Harbor College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Grays Harbor College is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 49%.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,503

Cost of attendance at Grays Harbor College in 2022 for students from Washington.

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Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,040

Cost of attendance at Grays Harbor College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Grays Harbor College received on average $4,421 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,421

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	50	35%	$4,770	$238,491
Other Federal Grant	129	90%	$2,672	$344,737
State Grant/Scholarships	58	41%	$3,429	$198,869
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	30	21%	$1,036	$31,084
Total Grant & Scholarships	130	91%	$4,421	$574,690

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Grays Harbor College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Grays Harbor College students is 40.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.0%.

40.0%

white 39.1% 63 students
unknown 45.4% 5 students
hispanic 48.3% 14 students
Mixed Race 38.1% 8 students

Service Offerings

Grays Harbor College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Grays Harbor College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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