Green River College

Green River College Overview

Green River College is a public, state school in the small town setting of Auburn, Washington. Green River College was founded in 1965 and the school currently enrolls around 7,494 students a year, including 7,494 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Green River College!

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Green River College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Green River College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

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

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

2022 Green River 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	$4,288

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Is Green River College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer idea of what Green River College offers and if the school might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Green River College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in 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 Outlook Green River College Graduates

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

Check with Green River College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Green River 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.

For more information about Green River College's endowment, check with the school directly. For each full-time student, Green River College spends about $4,772 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Green River 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.

For information on Green River College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

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! 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 Green River College.

Based on this information, how does Green River College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Green River College a good school for you?

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Where is Green River College?

Green River College is located in the small town setting of Auburn, Washington, in the suburbs of Seattle.

If you want to see Green River College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 5 to Auburn, 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 Green River College and Auburn are like without leaving home.

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