Green River College

Green River College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Auburn, Washington. Green River College was founded in 1965 and enrolls 7,493 undergrads and no graduate students.

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.

Interested in journalism or 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.

Learn more about life at Green River College on the Student Life page.

2021 Green River College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Quarter
In-State Tuition	$4,126
Out-of-State	$4,576
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Green River 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 selective a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better idea of what Green River College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Green River 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.

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Green River College Grads

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

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. The school spends $4,772 for each full-time student enrolled.

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.

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 asap. 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 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, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Green River College a good school for you?

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Where is Green River College Located?

Green River College is located in the small town setting of Auburn, Washington, less than an hour from 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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