Green River College

https://www.greenriver.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,205

3.22% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$14,405

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

7,967

59.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

38.8%

264 Graduates

About

Green River College is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Green River College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (672 degrees awarded), General Business (91 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (67 degrees).

In 2024, 1,961 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Green River College. 57.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (680 degrees), 2.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (313 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Green River College is $4,205, which is $−6,390 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Green River College is $4,205, which is $6,390 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,405.

In 2024, 31% of undergraduate students attending Green River College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,205

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Green River College was $4,205. The cost of tuition at Green River College is $−6,390 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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

Average Net Price

$14,405

2024 Value

5.76%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Green River College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,405. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Green River College grew by 5.76%.

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

$17,868

Room and Board

$762

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Green River College was of $17,868 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.21% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $762. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.55% 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

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

31% of undergraduate students at Green River College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 8.82% with respect to 2023, when 34% 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.

Enrollment

Green River College had a total enrollment of 7,967 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Green River College is 4,718 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,249. This means that 59.2% of students enrolled at Green River College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Green River College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25.9% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 8.08% Two or More Races, 7.1% Black or African American, 0.464% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.377% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Green River College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (14%), followed by White Female (13.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.53%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Green River College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,967 students. The full-time enrollment at Green River College is 4,718 and the part-time enrollment is 3,249. This means that 59.2% of students enrolled at Green River College are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% 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 (2024)

White
2,065 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,138 enrolled students
Asian
1,122 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Green River College is 25.9% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 8.08% Two or More Races, 7.1% Black or African American, 0.464% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.377% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% 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, 1,511 students (19%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 283 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 (680 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (313 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Green River College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (672 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (91 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (67 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (67 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (52 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (672 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 (672,920 people), Other managers (225,831 people), Computer occupations, all other (144,599 people), Computer & information systems managers (124,494 people), and Postsecondary teachers (111,993 people).

The most specialized majors at Green River College in 2024 are Transportation (67 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (52 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (672 degrees), Physical Sciences (44 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (306 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Green River College are Transportation (67 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (52 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (672 degrees), Physical Sciences (44 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (306 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (689,837 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (272,522 people), Elementary & secondary schools (255,244 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (166,755 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (138,112 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 (2024)

Forensic Science And Technology
11 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
10 degrees awarded
Medical Administrative Assistant
8 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Green River College was Forensic Science And Technology with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Green River College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

839

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,122

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 839 degrees were awarded to men at Green River College, which is 0.748 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,122).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 241 degrees were awarded to men at Green River College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.559 times less than the 431 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 431 degrees were awarded to men at Green River College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.79 times more than the 241 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 (64.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Green River College is Female and Asian (64.4% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
680 degrees awarded
Asian
313 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
256 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Green River College is white (680 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (313 degrees).

11% of degree recipients (216 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
1,156 degrees awarded
White Male
1,040 degrees awarded
White Female
851 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Green River College is white male (1,156 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,040 degrees).

Operations

Green River College has an endowment valued at nearly $27.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.58M (5.78%) compared to the 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Green River College had a total salary expenditure of 123M. Green River College employs 187 Instructors. Most academics at Green River College are Female Instructor (102), and Male Instructor (85).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Green River College are: Management, with 200 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 109 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

Endowment

$27.4M

2024 Endowment

13.1%

growth from 2023

Green River College has an endowment valued at about $27.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Green River College grew 13.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14M 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: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.57M - Federal
$4.63M - State
$30M - Local

As of 2024, Green River College received $1.57M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.63M from state grants and contracts, and $30M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$63M

2024 Salaries

14.6%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Green River College paid a median of $63M in salaries, which represents 51.1% of their overall expenditure ($123M) and a 14.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.478% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.42% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$16.9M

Instructional Salaries

187

Number of Employees

In 2024, Green River College paid a total of $16.9M to 187 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Green River College were Management with 200 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 109 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

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