Green River College — tuition $4,074 in-state, $4,599 out-of-state
Outcomes
C+
56/100
Affordability
B
66/100
Resources
B
73/100
Experience
C
48/100
Prestige
D
32/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
7,361
Total Enrollment
41%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$13,621
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Green River College ▼
69%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Green River College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$50,712
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,127
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,891
Median debt at graduation
38.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
18.6%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 23% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 83rd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WA wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Green River College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Green River College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $673,504
Avg rent near campus: $2,061/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98391 (3.2% cap, Bonney Lake)
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🏆 Where Green River College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~5,086 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person29%
Hybrid (Some Online)35%
Fully Online36%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)49%
25-64 (Adult)23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Green River College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Green River College?
Tuition at Green River College is
$4,074 for in-state students
and $4,599 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $13,621.
What is the graduation rate at Green River College?
The graduation rate at Green River College is 41%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Green River College a good school?
Green River College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Green River College?
Green River College has a total enrollment of 7,361 students.
Is there rental demand near Green River College?
Yes! Approximately 69% of students at Green River College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 5,086 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Auburn area.
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