by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Green River College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Green River College ran $4,711 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $5,263. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees added up to $506 in-state and $506 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,205 | $4,757 |
| Fees | $506 | $506 |
| Total | $4,711 | $5,263 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Green River College charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Green River College prices compare to peer schools. 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 | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Green River College is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Green River College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Green River College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,826 | $4,288 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,928 | $4,410 |
| One Year Ago | $4,074 | $4,599 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,205 | $4,757 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at GRC has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.4%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $5,443 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.84%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $4,844. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.16%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $5,429.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,844 | $5,429 |
| In 2 Years | $4,981 | $5,600 |
| In 3 Years | $5,122 | $5,777 |
| In 4 Years | $5,267 | $5,959 |
| In 5 Years | $5,416 | $6,147 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $22,765, or close to $20,214 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Green River College, check out the Green River College Financial Aid page.
