by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Grays Harbor College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Grays Harbor College ran $5,593 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $12,553. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees totaled $821 in-state and $821 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,772 | $11,732 |
| Fees | $821 | $821 |
| Total | $5,593 | $12,553 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Grays Harbor College charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Grays Harbor College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Grays Harbor College comes in lower than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Grays Harbor College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Grays Harbor College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,826 | $9,363 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,928 | $9,607 |
| One Year Ago | $4,074 | $9,952 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,772 | $11,732 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at GHC has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition went up 17.9%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $14,798 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 7.72%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $6,024. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 7.96%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $13,552.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,024 | $13,552 |
| In 2 Years | $6,489 | $14,631 |
| In 3 Years | $6,989 | $15,795 |
| In 4 Years | $7,528 | $17,052 |
| In 5 Years | $8,109 | $18,409 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $61,030, versus roughly $27,030 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Grays Harbor College, see the Grays Harbor College Financial Aid page.
