Grays Harbor College

Grays Harbor College Overview

Grays Harbor College is a public, state school in the small town setting of Aberdeen, Washington. Grays Harbor College was founded in 1930 and the school presently has around 1,553 students a year, including 1,553 undergrad students.

Student Involvement at Grays Harbor College

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Grays Harbor College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and 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.

2022 Grays Harbor College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Quarter
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$3,826
Out-of-State	$9,363
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$5,380

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Is Grays Harbor College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better view of what Grays Harbor College offers and if the school might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Grays Harbor College

Retention refers to 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.

About 57% of students who start at Grays Harbor College come back for their second year of college. 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.

Check with Grays Harbor College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

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.

As of 2021, the total market value of Grays Harbor College's endowment was $8.6 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $5,376 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Grays Harbor College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

First-year students that attend Grays Harbor College full-time are awarded $5,380 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded 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! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Grays Harbor College.

Based on this information, does Grays Harbor College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! 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 are interested in seeing 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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