Grays Harbor College: Review & Facts

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Grays Harbor College is a small two-year, public school with 1,475 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1930 and is the only college located in Aberdeen, Washington.

Academic Offerings

Grays Harbor College will give you the opportunity to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
26
Grays Harbor College deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and provides 26 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Business, Psychology, Management, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

The student retention rate at Grays Harbor College is relatively low at 62% (below Washington average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
62%
Bad
The graduation rate at Grays Harbor College is low: 42%. Nearly 9% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Grays Harbor College is pretty decent, 14:1. Learn more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median, $9,700 per year. The additional fees at Grays Harbor College (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $700; this comes to a total of $10,400 a year.

Read the details about Grays Harbor College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This school will consider accepting 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) at entry.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Grays Harbor College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (360) 532-9020 or check Grays Harbor College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A-
Safe
Grays Harbor College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

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

ROTC
Available
No
At present there is no on-campus housing at Grays Harbor College.

Based on the college crime data, Grays Harbor College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Grays Harbor College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Grays Harbor College
1620 Edward P Smith Drive
Aberdeen, Washington
98520-7599, USA
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