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Public, 4-Year
Aberdeen, WA

Grays Harbor College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in WA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$4,751

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

35.3%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$40,865

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Grays Harbor College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Aberdeen, WA. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,751, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 35.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$19,004

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.7 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$10,865

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$89,646

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$198,296

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 35%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Grays Harbor College is $11,075.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
58.3%
41.7%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
54.2%
Hispanic
21.5%
Unknown
8.2%
Two or more
7.4%
Black
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.5%
Asian
2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
International
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$4,751

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$1,557
$30k - $48k$3,536
$48k - $75k$4,969
$75k+$5,259

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$11,075
Pell Grant Recipients28.1%
Using Federal Loans5.0%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment31.5%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

N/A

Success

35.3%

In-State Cost

$4,751

Age 25+ Students

40.5%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 14

Working at 6yr

761 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Aberdeen (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Aberdeen (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.