Grays Harbor College

Grays Harbor College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Aberdeen, Washington. Grays Harbor College was founded in 1930 and now enrolls around 1,966 students a year, including 1,966 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Grays Harbor College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Grays Harbor College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Grays Harbor College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Grays Harbor College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Grays Harbor College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Grays Harbor College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Grays Harbor College on the Student Life page.

2021 Grays Harbor College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Quarter
In-State Tuition	$3,635
Out-of-State	$9,007
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$5,380

Is Grays Harbor College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Grays Harbor College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Grays Harbor College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Grays Harbor College, around 57% are still enrolled the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Grays Harbor College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Grays Harbor College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Grays Harbor College's endowment was valued at $8.6 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $5,376 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Grays Harbor College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $5,380 a year.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Grays Harbor College. Based on this information, how does Grays Harbor College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Grays Harbor College a good school for you?

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Where is Grays Harbor College?

Grays Harbor College is located in the small town setting of Aberdeen, Washington.

If you want to see Grays Harbor College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 101 to Aberdeen, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Seattle-Tacoma International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Grays Harbor College and Aberdeen are like without leaving home.

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