Green River Community College Review

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Green River Community College is a medium, two-year, public school with 7,545 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1963 and is the only postsecondary institution located in Auburn, Washington.

Academic Offerings

Several-month certificate, 1-year certificate, and associate's degree are available at Green River Community College.

Green River Community College deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 49 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Flight and Aviation, Business, Office and Clerical Services, and Automotive and Mechanic. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Green River Community College is relatively low at 61% (below Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Green River Community College is low: 31%. Around 20% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Green River Community College is a bit disappointing -- 56:1. Learn more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty Info report.

Tuition and Loans

If you would like to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the college code for Green River Community College is 003780. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides money for college to eligible students and families. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

It is quite difficult to be approved for a loan at Green River Community College, as 13% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $2,600.

Average tuition costs are relatevely low, $8,000 a year. The additional fees at Green River Community College (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $400; which totals $8,400 a year.

Admissions Information

This school will accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

If you want to obtain more detailed information about enrolling to Green River Community College, call the school's general information office at (253) 833-9111 or check Green River Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Green River Community College provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Green River Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

At present there is no on-campus housing at Green River Community College.

Crime and Safety

Based on the college crime information, Green River Community College appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Auburn. Other cities to get an education from around Green River Community College are Federal Way, Des Moines, Fife, Puyallup, and Renton.

Green River Community College Videos

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Green River Community College Location and Maps

Post Address: Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, Washington 98092-3622, USA
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