About Green River College

Founded in 1965, Green River College. is a college. Located in Washington, which is a city setting in Washington, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 8,050 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Green River College Academic calendar runs on a Quarter basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 153 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Green River College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at GRCC are considered , with ,8% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Green River College.

4%
“We”re apathetic”
31%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
15%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
31%
“Sometimes, but not often”
58%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
8%
“All the time, including weekends”
4%
“I”m always terrified”
12%
“I only go out in groups”
54%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
31%
“I feel extremely safe”
18%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
36%
“We bought the gear”
45%
“We live for the big game”
8%
“It”s not really our thing”
35%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
46%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
12%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
62%
“They keep regular office hours”
38%
“They”re always available”
58%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
31%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
8%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
15%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
65%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
15%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
12%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
69%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
4%
“We”re apathetic”
31%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
15%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
31%
“Sometimes, but not often”
58%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
8%
“All the time, including weekends”
4%
“I”m always terrified”
12%
“I only go out in groups”
54%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
31%
“I feel extremely safe”
18%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
36%
“We bought the gear”
45%
“We live for the big game”
8%
“It”s not really our thing”
35%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
46%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
12%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
62%
“They keep regular office hours”
38%
“They”re always available”
58%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
31%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
8%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
15%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
65%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
15%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
12%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
69%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    22 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    13 Students rated off-campus housing 3.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    26 Students rated campus food 3.8 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    27 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    27 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 59 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    27 Students rated school activities 3.4 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    27 Students rated local services 3.7 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    27 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

Green River College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Green River College?

39 Students rated Green River College

Faisal - 01/01/2024

It's surprisingly great for a community college. I've been a running start/dual enrollment student at Green River Community College for a year and a half now, and the learning experience is pretty varied. The class sizes are pretty small, which makes it easy to get to know your professors and ask them for help, the campus is close to nature and has a comforting environment, and the people and staff are all kind. There are a couple of problems though, like the campus and facilities being pretty small, and the campus is kind of in the middle of nowhere in Auburn, there isn't much close to it. Also, their advising system is sub-par, especially for new students. Their website and teachers will often direct you to the wrong advisors, which will in turn lead to you joining the wrong classes. For anyone planning to create an education plan on what classes to take, I advise you to meet with an advisor who specializes in the field you wish to major in. The last main detriment to the school is the fact that since it's not near much, most of the students are commuters, so the social life on campus isn't the greatest. Other than that, the school is pretty good!

Charlize - 01/01/2023

As a Running Start student, college in high school, the community college has exceeded my expectation. High School teachers make college seem intimidating but I honestly prefer the environment more than the high school. The community college offers many activities that are inclusive of everyone. I like how helpful and kinds the staffs are. Green River College is a great community college that ensures their students receive good quality education.

Hailey - 06/24/2022

Green River College is a beautiful campus with great professors. I have had no negative experiences here, but it is an environment where most people are looking for a short, educational experience. Campus is relatively safe, there is a lot of security, but I would still be aware of my surroundings.

Jared - 04/04/2022

It's a good place to get an associate's degree, but it's still mostly a community college despite the name change. You will have to go elsewhere for most bachelor's programs. The campus looks pretty nice and the student union is a pretty comfy building.

Green River College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Green River College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Green River College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I got the chance to go back to high school I would not let myself give up as easily as I did. My junior year of high school my parents went through a really nasty divorce, which I felt like, ruined my life. My mother had been cheating on my dad for the past thirteen years with many different men including her ex husband who she ended up re-marrying again recently. I was a gymnast for thirteen years and always made pretty good grades in school. When my parents got a divorce my entire life changed and I had to quit and start taking care of my younger sisters. My grades suffered and I almost completely stopped caring about school. If I could go back I would tell myself to push through the pain and that it will eventually get better but high school is time for myself and important if I want to go to a good college. I ended up going to a community college, which was not what I had planned. I would have told myself not to procrastinate on anything and always try my hardest.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Varied, depending on where you choose to spend your time the mood completly changes, from dead set on getting work done and doing well, to being laid back and just taking a break.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    People in my classes come from a variety of different backgrounds and histories, some of them are very educated and have a degree from another school already, while others are just graduated from high school, and some still who are further along in life looking for a change or just to have fun and enjoy learning.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Any person that wants to further their education should be able to attend this school! This school has an array of educational programs that could fit in anybody's busy lifestyle. From online classes to traditional classrooms. Anybody can attend this school because there is a few locations that might make it easier for them to attend the City University of Seattle!

    Read all 5 answers

  6. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    The school is best known for being diverse. Everyone are welcome; going there I feel like home. There are many clubs and activities to join. The staffs are great and the courses are well taught.

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  7. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about my school is the setting. It is secluded in the woods and has few distractions.

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  8. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Geeks

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  9. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Since I go there until now I haven't found any flaw in the school that I can point out.

    Read all 3 answers

  10. What are the academics like at your school?

    The instructors are nice and gladly to answer student's question via email. I think the number of class should be increase, the waitlists are horrible!

    Read all 3 answers

  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Before I began attending college, I never truely appreciated the value of education not only for my future and my own benefit.

    Read all 3 answers

  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The fact that it is hard to schedual classes for a quarter, Green River has small to medium class sizes and this makes it difficult to get your first choice classes sometimes.

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  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person who shouldn't attend the City Uniniversity of Seattle could be a person who can't find their program at this school or this school is not the right fit for them. This school has online classes too and this might not be the right situation for them.

    Read all 2 answers

  14. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    In this school I find that there are a lot more foreign students then anything else. It's so different to walk around campus and hear a sprawl of different Asian languages and on the occation other languages like Russian and Spanish are thrown into the mix as well. I don't hear a lot of American chatter. It's so different and new that it makes my college see like a different world compaired to the one I've been living in, and that's why I love it so much.

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  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    The most popular were our lab activities because they were done as a groups of four or groups of two if other people were absent. It was a team work, which really helps in a process to learn. I really appreciated that opportunity.

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  16. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Medium sized community college. Great High School Completion program and International advisors are the best :)

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  17. What are some hot-button issues on campus?

    No idea.

    Read all 1 answers

  18. What are the most popular classes offered?

    See it for yourself, because there are too many to research.

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  19. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Its a beautiful campus with some teavhers who really care.

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  20. Describe the dorms.

    Generic and sometimes over-priced for staying-for-one quarter-students.

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  21. Describe the best and worst parts of the social scene on campus.

    Smoking right at the main entrance to the campus. The worst part is that place is smoking free.

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Student Body

Students

49%

female

51%

male

8,050

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

2%

Out-Of-State

98%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
% Black or African-American
4%
% Hispanic/Latino
9%
% White or Caucasian
43%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

56% of students attending Green River College receive some sort of financial aid. 34% were awarded federal grants. While 17% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$5,007

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,173

Books and Supplies

$9,786

Room and Board

15,966

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$7,712
$30 - $48K
$9,442
$48 - $75K
$11,163
$75 - $110K
$14,112
$110K & UP
$14,811

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