Grays Harbor College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Grays Harbor College is a public community college in Aberdeen, Washington, enrolling about 1,010 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,783 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,593. Student demographics in federal data include White (51.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,593
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,783 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,010 65.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 39.47%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 51.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 59.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 96.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,219
- Room & Board: $12,966 annual estimate
Grays Harbor College: what the data shows
Common questions about Grays Harbor College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Grays Harbor College?
Grays Harbor College is located in Aberdeen, WA (ZIP 98520-7599).
Is Grays Harbor College public or private?
Grays Harbor College is a Public institution.
How much does Grays Harbor College cost?
Published tuition: $5,593 in-state, $12,553 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,783.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,988 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,129 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,781 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,318 |
| $110,001+ | $15,073 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $22,372.
How big is Grays Harbor College?
Total enrollment: 1,010 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,219 students.
About 66% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Grays Harbor College?
150%-time completion rate: 39.47%.
What do graduates of Grays Harbor College earn?
Median earnings: $33,119 six years after entry; $40,865 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,075.
27.96% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Grays Harbor College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (176 completions)
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (40 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (31 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (24 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (17 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (14 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (11 completions)
- Forestry, General (10 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (8 completions)
- Physical Sciences, General (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Grays Harbor College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 39.47%; median earnings $40,865 at 10 years; net price $4,783. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,593
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Grays Harbor College was $5,593.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,783
2024 Value
In 2024 Grays Harbor College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,783.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,132 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,783 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$22,372 4-Year In-State Tuition
$50,212 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,966 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,125 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$19,684 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$78,736 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Grays Harbor College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.96% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Grays Harbor College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Grays Harbor College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,939 | $9,129 | $5,855 |
| 2014 | $3,939 | $9,129 | $6,855 |
| 2015 | $3,688 | $9,054 | $6,019 |
| 2016 | $3,746 | $9,091 | $7,135 |
| 2017 | $3,993 | $9,346 | $6,716 |
| 2018 | $4,080 | $9,446 | $5,959 |
| 2019 | $4,204 | $9,576 | $6,221 |
| 2020 | $4,296 | $9,687 | $6,017 |
| 2021 | $4,503 | $10,040 | $7,134 |
| 2022 | $4,605 | $10,284 | $7,843 |
| 2023 | $4,751 | $10,629 | $3,149 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Grays Harbor College reported total enrollment of about 1,010 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (51.7%), Hispanic or Latino (20.5%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (12.3%). About 27.96% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
65.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Grays Harbor College in 2024 is 1,010 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,219 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 51.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
39.47% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Grays Harbor College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 36% male / 64% female
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13% male / 87% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Grays Harbor College.
Return on Investment
$11,075 Median Student Debt
$40,865 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.10% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2035.95% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Grays Harbor College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 27 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 176 completions
2. Construction Engineering Technology/Technician: 40 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 31 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 24 completions
5. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 17 completions
6. Welding Technology/Welder: 14 completions
7. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 11 completions
8. Forestry, General: 10 completions
9. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 8 completions
Most popular programs at Grays Harbor College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Grays Harbor College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Grays Harbor College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 96.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,138
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,295
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Grays Harbor College is a public institution located in Aberdeen, WA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 1,010 students. Student body composition includes White (51.7%), Hispanic or Latino (20.5%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 39.47%. Approximately 27.96% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Aberdeen, WA 98520-7599
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 39.47% graduation rate at Grays Harbor College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Grays Harbor College located?
Grays Harbor College is located in Aberdeen, WA.
How much does Grays Harbor College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,593 and average net price is $4,783 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,966 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Grays Harbor College?
Grays Harbor College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,219 students, White (51.7%), Hispanic or Latino (20.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Grays Harbor College?
About 51.1% of students at Grays Harbor College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Grays Harbor College earn?
Median earnings are $33,119 six years after entry and $40,865 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Grays Harbor College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 39.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Grays Harbor College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,075.
Is Grays Harbor College public or private?
Grays Harbor College is a public institution located in Aberdeen, WA.
Is Grays Harbor College an HBCU?
No. Grays Harbor College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Grays Harbor College a tribal college?
No. Grays Harbor College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Grays Harbor College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Grays Harbor College does not meet that proxy (reported share 20.5%).
Is Grays Harbor College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Grays Harbor College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Washington college costs
- Washington colleges by ROI
- Washington trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Washington
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.