by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Green River College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Green River College was awarded 10 badges in the 2026 rankings.
GRC is ranked #984 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
GRC also holds the #29 spot on the Best Colleges in Washington ranking.
At GRC, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 11 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Green River College is 98%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at GRC for first-time, full-time students is 41%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Green River College.
In the current academic year, there are 4,573 undergraduates at GRC.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Green River College.
The overall average net price of GRC is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for GRC
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,534 | $11,801 | $13,329 | $15,074 | $19,968 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of GRC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At GRC, approximately 6% of students took out student loans averaging $6,415 a year. That adds up to $25,660 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 13.8%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Green River College.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Green River College make about $50,712 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Green River College make the most money.
Green River College is an public institution found in Auburn, Washington. Auburn is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of Green River College.
Contact information for Green River College can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA 98092-3622 |
| Phone: | 2538339111 |
| Website: | www.greenriver.edu/ |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 18 majors graduated from Green River College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,961 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 672 | NA |
| Information Technology | 190 | NA |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 168 | NA |
| Business & Commerce | 91 | NA |
| Computer Programming | 87 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 81 | NA |
| Air Transportation | 67 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 48 | NA |
| General Physical Sciences | 44 | NA |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
5,331 students took at least one online class at Green River College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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