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Public 2 Year

GRCC Tuition & Cost

Auburn, Washington

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How much does it cost to attend?

In State Washington Resident Sticker Price
$20,094
In State Costs for Green River Community College
Fee Cost
Tuition$3,826
Books and Supplies$930
Other Fees$506
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $11,118
Other Expenses Budget$3,714
Out of State Resident Sticker Price
$20,556
Out of State Costs for Green River Community College
Fee Cost
Tuition$4,288
Books and Supplies$930
Other Fees$506
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $11,118
Other Expenses Budget$3,714

In-state tuition at Green River Community College for undergraduate students residing in Washington is $3,826. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $930 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $506 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $3,714 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending Green River Community College full time should expect a total annual cost of $20,094.

Undergraduate tuition at Green River Community College is $4,288 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $930 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $506. Students are advised to budget $3,714 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $20,556. This figure is 2.3% higher than what Washington residents pay.

All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.

Net Price

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending Green River Community College, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.

Average Net Price 2019/2020
$9,245
Net Price by Income Green River Community College
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$7,737
$30,001 to $48,000$8,625
$48,001 to $75,000$10,146
$75,001 to $110,000$14,834
$110,000+$15,907

The average reported annual net price for Green River Community College for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $9,245 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses

Financial Aid

43% of full-time undergrad Green River Community College received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $6,992 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 9% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $3,642 and 1% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $18,142.

Finanical Aid Green River Community College
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $6,992 43%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $1,990 14%
Pell Grants $4,378 30%
Other Federal Grants $624 23%
State and Local Grants $3,439 28%
Federal Student Loans $3,642 9%
Other Student Loans $18,142 1%

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to Green River Community College, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $13,514. The loan balance of $13,514 is a two year multiple of the $6,757 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $143 could be required to satisfy your student loan.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.

Example Loan $13,514
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 4.99%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $143.27
Total Interest Paid $3,678.51
Sum of All Loan Payments $17,192.51

Projected 2 Year Degree Price

2 Year Sticker Price
$40,188
Year Washington Residents Non Residents
1 $20,094 $20,556
2 $21,501 $21,995

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 2 year associate degree and living expenses at Green River Community College to be $40,188 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 7% annual increase over the next 2 years which is the national trend.

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at Green River Community College
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
Washington Residents $116 $348 $464
Out of State Residents $131 $393 $524

Estimated cost for a class at Green River Community College based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at Green River Community College versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

Green River Community College Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=235343 IPEDS survey data for Green River Community College.