Grays Harbor College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,074

3.72% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,475

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,663

61.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

31.6%

95 Graduates

About

Grays Harbor College is a higher education institution located in Grays Harbor County, WA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Grays Harbor College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (188 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (31 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees).

In 2023, 461 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Grays Harbor College. 52.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (299 degrees), 5.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (56 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Grays Harbor College is $4,074, which is $−4,179 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Grays Harbor College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 207 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Grays Harbor College is $4,074, which is $4,179 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,475.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending Grays Harbor College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,074

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Grays Harbor College was $4,074. The cost of tuition at Grays Harbor College is $−4,179 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Grays Harbor College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,475

2023 Value

37.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Grays Harbor College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,475. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Grays Harbor College grew by 37.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Grays Harbor College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,274

Room and Board

$942

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Grays Harbor College was of $11,274 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $942. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Grays Harbor College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Grays Harbor College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Grays Harbor College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Grays Harbor College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 207 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Grays Harbor College had a total enrollment of 1,663 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Grays Harbor College is 1,026 students and the part-time enrollment is 637. This means that 61.7% of students enrolled at Grays Harbor College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Grays Harbor College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.6% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.61% Two or More Races, 3.43% Black or African American, 2.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.98% Asian, and 0.241% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Grays Harbor College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.1%), followed by White Male (25.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Grays Harbor College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,663 students. The full-time enrollment at Grays Harbor College is 1,026 and the part-time enrollment is 637. This means that 61.7% of students enrolled at Grays Harbor College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Grays Harbor College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
924 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
323 enrolled students
Two or More Races
110 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Grays Harbor College is 55.6% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.61% Two or More Races, 3.43% Black or African American, 2.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.98% Asian, and 0.241% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 175 students (10.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 27 more women than men received degrees from Grays Harbor College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Grays Harbor College is white (299 degrees awarded). There were 5.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (56 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Grays Harbor College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (188 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (31 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Grays Harbor College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (24 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (46 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (188 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grays Harbor College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,497,863 people), Secondary school teachers (473,723 people), Education administrators (249,864 people), Special education teachers (202,481 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (186,252 people).

The most specialized majors at Grays Harbor College in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (24 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (46 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (188 degrees), Precision Production (14 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grays Harbor College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Grays Harbor College are Natural Resources & Conservation (24 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (46 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (188 degrees), Precision Production (14 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grays Harbor College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,738,658 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (336,058 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (173,598 people), Construction (147,105 people), and Computer Systems Design (106,018 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Grays Harbor College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
188 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
31 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Grays Harbor College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 188 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Grays Harbor College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

217

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

244

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 217 degrees were awarded to men at Grays Harbor College, which is 0.889 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (244).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Grays Harbor College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Grays Harbor College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.635 times less than the 115 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 115 degrees were awarded to men at Grays Harbor College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.58 times more than the 73 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2015, 23% of students graduating from Grays Harbor College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Grays Harbor College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
299 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
56 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Grays Harbor College is white (299 degrees awarded). There were 5.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (56 degrees).

6.51% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
177 degrees awarded
White Male
122 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Grays Harbor College is white female (177 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (122 degrees).

Operations

Grays Harbor College has an endowment valued at nearly $13.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 120k (0.876%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Grays Harbor College had a total salary expenditure of 35.9M. Grays Harbor College employs 58 No academic ranks. Most academics at Grays Harbor College are Male No academic rank (32), and Female No academic rank (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grays Harbor College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, Management, with 30 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 10 employees.

Endowment

$13.7M

2023 Endowment

5.65%

growth from 2022

Grays Harbor College has an endowment valued at about $13.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Grays Harbor College grew 5.65% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.94M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Grays Harbor College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.7M - Federal
$3.18M - State
$5.24k - Local

As of 2023, Grays Harbor College received $3.7M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.18M from state grants and contracts, and $5.24k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$14.8M

2023 Salaries

6.49%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Grays Harbor College paid a median of $14.8M in salaries, which represents 41.2% of their overall expenditure ($35.9M) and a 6.49% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.32% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.73M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Grays Harbor College paid a total of $4.73M to 58 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

58 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Grays Harbor College was No academic rank with 58 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grays Harbor College were Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, Management with 30 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Grays Harbor College was Male No academic rank with 32 employees, and Female No academic rank with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Grays Harbor College.

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