Green River College

www.greenriver.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,074

3.72% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$13,621

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

7,361

60.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

41.2%

265 Graduates

About

Green River College is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Green River College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (716 degrees awarded), General Business (85 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (71 degrees).

In 2023, 1,847 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Green River College. 54.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (718 degrees), 2.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (287 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Green River College is $4,074, which is $−8,117 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Green River College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 706 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Green River College is $4,074, which is $8,118 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,621.

In 2023, 34% of undergraduate students attending Green River College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,074

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Green River College was $4,074. The cost of tuition at Green River College is $−8,118 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Green River College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,621

2023 Value

39%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Green River College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,621. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Green River College grew by 39%.

This chart compares the average net price of Green River College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,512

Room and Board

$702

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Green River College was of $16,512 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 48.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $702. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 24.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Green River College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

34% of undergraduate students at Green River College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.03% with respect to 2022, when 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Green River College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Green River College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 706 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Green River College had a total enrollment of 7,361 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Green River College is 4,469 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,892. This means that 60.7% of students enrolled at Green River College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Green River College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29.4% White, 15.2% Asian, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.03% Two or More Races, 7.7% Black or African American, 0.543% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.516% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Green River College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (17.3%), followed by White Male (16.3%) and Asian Male (7.68%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Green River College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,361 students. The full-time enrollment at Green River College is 4,469 and the part-time enrollment is 2,892. This means that 60.7% of students enrolled at Green River College are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Green River College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,166 enrolled students
Asian
1,116 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,096 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Green River College is 29.4% White, 15.2% Asian, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.03% Two or More Races, 7.7% Black or African American, 0.543% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.516% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,062 students (14.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 167 more women than men received degrees from Green River College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Green River College is white (718 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (287 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Green River College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (716 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (85 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (71 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Green River College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (65 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (45 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (716 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Green River College are Software developers (629,488 people), Other managers (215,359 people), Computer occupations, all other (130,918 people), Computer & information systems managers (123,112 people), and Postsecondary teachers (111,207 people).

The most specialized majors at Green River College in 2023 are Transportation (65 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (45 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (716 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (261 degrees), and Physical Sciences (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Green River College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Green River College are Transportation (65 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (45 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (716 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (261 degrees), and Physical Sciences (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Green River College are Computer Systems Design (613,172 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (240,266 people), Elementary & secondary schools (221,094 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (143,048 people), and Construction (139,461 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Green River College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
716 degrees awarded
General Business
85 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
71 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Green River College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 716 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Green River College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

840

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,007

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 840 degrees were awarded to men at Green River College, which is 0.834 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,007).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Green River College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 273 degrees were awarded to men at Green River College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.616 times less than the 443 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 443 degrees were awarded to men at Green River College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.62 times more than the 273 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2013, 22% of students graduating from Green River College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (71%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Green River College is Female and Asian (71% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.92% of graduates (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
718 degrees awarded
Asian
287 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
238 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Green River College is white (718 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (287 degrees).

6.66% of degree recipients (123 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
389 degrees awarded
White Male
329 degrees awarded
Asian Female
161 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Green River College is white female (389 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (329 degrees).

Operations

Green River College has an endowment valued at nearly $24.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −7.14M (−29.5%) compared to the 2.77% average return (416k on 15M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Green River College had a total salary expenditure of 113M. Green River College employs 176 No academic ranks. Most academics at Green River College are Female No academic rank (90), and Male No academic rank (86).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Green River College are: Management, with 189 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 99 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Endowment

$24.2M

2023 Endowment

10.8%

growth from 2022

Green River College has an endowment valued at about $24.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Green River College grew 10.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.21M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Green River College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.72M - Federal
$6.33M - State
$21.6M - Local

As of 2023, Green River College received $3.72M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.33M from state grants and contracts, and $21.6M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$55M

2023 Salaries

0.478%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Green River College paid a median of $55M in salaries, which represents 48.7% of their overall expenditure ($113M) and a 0.478% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.42% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.98% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.5M

Instructional Salaries

176

Number of Employees

In 2023, Green River College paid a total of $15.5M to 176 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

176 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

189 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Green River College was No academic rank with 176 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Green River College were Management with 189 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 99 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Green River College was Female No academic rank with 90 employees, and Male No academic rank with 86 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Green River College.

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